Best Theology of Work Project Podcasts (2025)

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Prayer in Islam - Part 1: Cosmic Prayer and Worship 57:06

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Third Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music…

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"Gallons of Love" Christmas for Prisoners Project by Linda Barkman 31:57

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Evangelical Missiological Society, "EMS Southwest Regional Meeting", April 4th 2024 Linda Barkman, Testimony Ministries “Gallons of Love” Christmas for Prisoners Project: Impact of Expanded Ecclesiology in Missional Outreach to California Prisoners This paper will explore how Gallons of Love – Christmas Gifts for Prisoners, has become a unifying mi…

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Special Announcement - Becoming a Happier Catholic Man 2026 5:59

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Explore Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026 Welcome to the EveryCatholicMan.com Podcast, where a man can draw closer to Jesus Christ, learn the Catholic faith, and grow in true and lasting happiness by becoming a better Catholic son and a better Catholic father. This is a special announcement about some new ways the Every Catholic Man Project can …

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Sharing the Gospel as a Commercial Airline Pilot with Captain Steeeve 57:38

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Dr. Steve Scheibner, 'Captain Steeeve', has over 750K followers on YouTube. He is a devout Christian and in 2001 he was supposed to be a pilot on the first plane that hit the twin towers in New York City on September 11th. He joins Dr. Hopkins this week to talk about his journey from the navy, to being a pastor, then to being a commercial airline p…

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The Wilderness of the Sea 57:32

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The Wilderness E2 — In the Bible, the wilderness is an uninhabitable, hostile place for human life. And in the creation narratives of Genesis 1 and 2, the wilderness symbolically represents the chaos of a pre-creation state. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the wilderness language in the creation narrative and how it contrasts with Eden, God’s …

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Episode 273 - The agonizing and saving truth of Christ’s Crucifixion is recalled in the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Sunday September 14, 2025 - Lk 14:25-33 9:24

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The agonizing and saving truth of Christ’s Crucifixion is recalled in the ancient Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Piety so he can confront the horrible cost of Christ’s Crucifixion on the Cross and grow in the Virtue of Charity so he can bless and evangeli…

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Counterfit Conversions and their Remedies by Mark Harris 49:23

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Evangelical Missiological Society, "EMS Southwest Regional Meeting", April 4th 2024 Mark Harris, Mission Consulting Group Counterfeit Conversions and Their Remedies The Bible uses animal metaphors to describe various kinds of people who populate churches. The sheep of the Lord recognize His voice. They are true believers. Goats, on the other hand, …

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Education as an Offering to God with Victor Chayasirisobhon 53:24

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The Legendary Victor Chayasirisobhan joins the podcast this week. He expresses the importance of being a lifelong learner and using all your education as a tool, offerings to God, to point people to Him.By Gateway Seminary

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The Worst, Best Place to Be in the Bible 47:09

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The Wilderness E1 — This year, we are looking at themes that play a prominent role in the Exodus story. And today, we’re starting a new series on the theme of the wilderness. The wilderness is a setting that shows up constantly in the Bible, and it mainly represents a hostile, barren place where humans can’t survive. So why does God repeatedly lead…

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Episode 272 - Jesus confirms the astounding absolute commitment He requires of His disciples - Sunday September 7, 2025 - Lk 14:25-33 9:55

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Jesus confirms the astounding absolute commitment He requires of His disciples. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Fortitude from the Holy Spirit so he can be prepared to sacrifice for Jesus Christ and by seeking the Gift of Counsel from the Spirit so he can receive the Spirit’s help in the battle against vice and sin. …

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Sacramental Union and Missions: A Lutheran Approach by Jonathan Ruehs 27:54

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Evangelical Missiological Society, "EMS Southwest Regional Meeting", April 4th 2024 Jonathan Ruehs Concordia University, Irvine “And Behold, I am with You Always, to the End of the Age” – Sacramental Union and Missions: A Lutheran Approach Jesus concludes his Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20 with the promise that He will be with His disciples a…

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Ep 38 - Dave Gidney, Children Worldwide & Scripture Union, Birmingham 33:54

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Becky catches up with Dave to find out his journey into ministry and how God kept calling him back to children's ministry. Hear all about his 'many hats' including his role at Children Worldwide - hosting breakfasts and networks for kids leaders, and his role at Scripture Union equipping others to reach the 95% of kids and youth not engaged with ch…

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The Immutability and Impassibility of God with David Rathel 55:51

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Dr. Rathel, director of the Graduate Studies program and professor of Christian Theology at Gateway Seminary, joins Dr. Hopkins this week to discuss the nature of Christ, divine simplicity and the question of the suffering of God.By Gateway Seminary

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Did Jesus’ Death Have to Be a Gruesome Crucifixion? 55:09

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Redemption Q+R (E12) — Is deliverance from evil spirits a redemption from the evil one over to God’s possession? Was God demanding a redemption payment through Jesus’ death? And are salvation and redemption basically the same thing? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our Redemption series. Thank you to our audience for your…

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Episode 271 - Jesus calls men to be humble and offer charity to the poor - Sunday August 31, 2025 - Lk 14:1, 7-14 10:06

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Jesus calls men to be humble and offer charity to the poor. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Humility so he can think less of himself and more of God and by pursuing the Virtue of Generosity so he can be anonymous in his generosity to others. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. See…

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The Story and Evolution of Redeemer Baptist Church's Sending Program with Dr. Jeff Mooney 47:34

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Evangelical Missiological Society, "EMS Southwest Regional Meeting", April 4th 2024 Dr. Jeffrey Mooney, California Baptist University The Story and Evolution of Redeemer Baptist Church's Sending Program Dr. Jeff Mooney is associate professor of Old Testament Studies and Biblical Theology at CBU and an elder at Redeemer Baptist Church in Riverside, …

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Ministering as a Seminary Professor with Scott Hildreth 38:32

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Dr. Scott Hildreth is associate professor of missiology and dean of ministry studies at Southeastern. He has recently published several books including "A Short Guide to Evangelism and Missions" and "Serving Jesus without Burning Out". He joins Dr. Hopkins to unpack some concepts in his new book and to discuss the local church's role in the mission…

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Earlier Explorations of Redemption 50:24

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Redemption Hyperlink Episode (E11) — There are so many themes in the Bible, from redemption to exile, to mountains and cities. In every series, we attempt to isolate and study one biblical theme. But it’s important to remember that biblical themes are woven together throughout the Bible like instruments in a symphony. Today in this hyperlink episod…

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Episode 270 - Jesus warns of great difficulty of being received into Heaven through the Narrow Door - Sunday August 24, 2025 - Lk 13:22-30 10:00

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Jesus warns of great difficulty of being received into Heaven through the Narrow Door. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Counsel from the Holy Spirit so he can always strive to enter through the Narrow Gate and by building the Virtue of Diligence so he can keep a mindset of continual spiritual conversion in Christ. Go …

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A Church for God’s Mission: Shaping Ecclesiology Through Missional Hermeneutics by Daniel Bannister 27:02

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Evangelical Missiological Society, "EMS Southwest Regional Meeting", April 4th 2024 Daniel Bannister, Gateway Seminary A Church for God’s Mission: Shaping Ecclesiology Through Missional Hermeneutics Traditional approaches to mission often seek to exposit the “biblical basis for mission,” identifying passages that directly address evangelistic and m…

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International Missions Director of The Summit Church 50:29

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Pastor Julius Tennal II, Director of International Missions at The Summit Church in Durham and Raleigh in North Carolina joins the podcast this week. The Summit Church, with lead pastor J.D. Greear, is a large and very influential leader in the world of sending and evangelism. Julius and Dr. Hopkins talk about finding his role in the church among h…

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An Eternal Redemption 55:27

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Redemption E10 — We’ve made it to the end of our series on redemption, where we’ll look at two last examples of redemption in the New Testament. When Jesus redeemed us from sin and death, did he pay a redemption price, and how does his redemption relate to the Torah’s sacrificial system? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore 1 Peter 1 and Hebrews 9,…

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Episode 269 - Jesus reveals He has come to force men to choose and divisions and conflict will occur - Sunday August 17, 2025 - Lk 12:49-53 9:25

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Jesus reveals He has come to force men to choose and divisions and conflict will occur. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Charity so he can pray for all spouses to be unified in the Sacraments of Christ and by seeking the Gift of Knowledge from the Holy Spirit so he can be guided by the Spirit to evangelize non-Cath…

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Shared Altars by Kenneth Nehrbass and Eunice Hong 27:38

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Evangelical Missiological Society, "EMS Southwest Regional Meeting", April 4th 2024 Ken Nehrbass, California Baptist University Shared Altars: How Churches’ Experiences with Diversity, Oneness, Multiculturality and Intentionality Form Their Cross-Cultural Postures Church leaders do not seem to agree on what is meant by a “multicultural church;” but…

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Iranian Pastor and Missionary Trainer 47:21

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Mohammad Sanavi, founder and teacher of the Bible Training Center for Persians, joins the podcast this week to talk about ministering in family based cultures as well as sharing about his missionary training method and the reasons for it's existence.By Gateway Seminary

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The Power of Jesus Over Death 49:41

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Redemption E9 — So far in the series, we’ve been talking about how redemption means being reclaimed—freed from slavery and returned to where we belong. But what are we enslaved to, and how does Jesus set us free? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Romans 8 and Hebrews 2 to trace how Jesus enters our suffering and overcomes death to bring us back …

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Episode 268 - Jesus warns men to vigilantly be on guard and strive for holiness or face frightening consequences - Sunday August 10, 2025 - Lk 12:32-48 11:14

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Jesus warns men to vigilantly be on guard and strive for holiness or face frightening consequences. Every Catholic man can grow in holiness by building the Virtue of Defense so he can vigilantly protect himself and his family from evil media and by pursuing the Virtue of Duty so he can be a true spiritual father to his family and others. Go to Ever…

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Gen Z and Boomers Need Each Other by David Dunaetz and Will Ingersoll 31:53

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Evangelical Missiological Society, "EMS Southwest Regional Meeting", April 4th 2024 David Dunaetz and Will Ingersoll, Azusa Pacific University Gen Z and Boomers Need Each Other: Missiological Applications of an Empirical Study Examining How Challenges Faced by Church Leaders Differ by Generation As Western culture evolves, leaders of evangelical ch…

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Episode 37 - Ben Jones, Missional Generation, Leeds 38:27

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Becky interviews Ben Jones, Founder of Missional Generation, a charity based up in Leeds that are focused on equipping young people to be influential for Jesus in every arena of life. They have several resources that use cutting edge technology to make this happen - including augmented reality, apps and coming soon a new AI tool for youth leaders t…

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Ministering in Spain 31:03

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It took over 12 years for Jesse to get placed in the mission field after he was called to serve. He talks with Dr. Hopkins about his call to Christ as an atheist in college and about being patient with the timing of your call.By Gateway Seminary

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Episode 267 - Jesus warns of the dangers of relying on riches in the Parable of the Rich Fool - Sunday August 3, 2025 - Lk 12:13-21 9:38

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Jesus warns of the dangers of relying on riches in the Parable of the Rich Fool. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Generosity so he can reject materialism and be abundantly generous and by pushing the Virtue of Temperance so he can battle against gluttony and sloth. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holi…

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Jesus’ Death as Redemption in Romans 58:34

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Redemption E8 — Both in his public ministry and sacrificial death, Jesus redeems people from humanity’s cosmic “pharaohs,” the Satan, sin, and death. Jesus’ miracles show more clearly how this redemption works, but he says very little about how his death serves as a redemption. In fact, the most substantial thing we get is his symbolic body and blo…

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Pastor of The King's Church 42:38

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Stephen Coppenrath, Pastor of The King's Church in Ontario California, shares his opinion on the place of entertainment in church, being hospitable in Western culture, and including children of all ages in worship. Check out The King's Church current series on YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-lN7pdKlnt9-RRTcx59gg…

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How Does Jesus Redeem People? 50:41

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Redemption E7 — When murmurs about the birth of the Messiah began spreading, 1st-century Jewish people already had very specific expectations of what his redemption would look like. He was to be a new Moses who would overthrow Rome, enabling them to live freely in the land. But even after Jesus’ resurrection, none of that had happened. So what kind…

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Episode 266 - Jesus gives the Lord’s Prayer and confirms the need to persevere in prayer - Sunday July 27, 2025 - Lk 11:1-13 10:06

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Jesus gives the Lord’s Prayer and confirms the need to persevere in prayer. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Observance so he can reverently seek the Almighty Father in prayer throughout each day and by pursuing the Virtue of Orderliness so he can imitate Jesus’ discipline of daily prayer. Go to EveryCatholicMan.co…

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5 Lines of Inquiry with...an AI ETHICIST - feat Prof Katrina Bramstedt 36:13

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Send us a text What is AI ethics and what is it not? What is the difference between ‘responsible AI’ and ‘ethical AI’? What’s in the ethics ‘toolbox’ on the front-lines at a global biotech company? How many ‘r’s are there in the word “strawberry”? In this episode of JBI Dialogues, we chat with Adjunct Professor Katrina Bramstedt - clinical ethicist…

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A Lifetime of Ministry 1:06:56

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Minister Darren Logan joins Dr. Hopkins this week to speak on the effects of raising 8 children overseas and how it impacted their family. He also talks about the cultural differences in California even within the USA, and the importance of slowing down in your preparation for ministry.By Gateway Seminary

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Redemption From Enemies and Death Itself 48:30

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Redemption E6 — In the book of Psalms, the Hebrew words for “redemption” are often used to simply mean save, rescue, or release. This is especially true in the psalms of King David, who was never a slave but regularly used redemption language to speak of trials with his enemies. As the collection of psalms grew and shifted over many centuries, Davi…

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Episode 265 - Jesus rebukes Martha’s distraction and praises Mary’s devotion to Him - Sunday July 20, 2025 - Lk 10:38-42 9:05

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Jesus rebukes Martha’s distraction and praises Mary’s devotion to Him. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Piety from the Holy Spirit so he can reject idolatry of any kind and love God above all things and by building the Virtue of Prudence so he can rightly balance his duty to God, his family and his work. Go to EveryCa…

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Ministering in Finland 35:43

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Mikko Sivonen, Academic Dean of the Agricola Theological Seminary in Finland, joins Dr. Hopkins to discuss working as a missionary in a place where people are predominantly a different denomination than you. You can learn more about Mikko's work here www.agricolaseminary.fi/By Gateway Seminary

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Yahweh the Redeemer in Isaiah 41:02

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Redemption E5 — For many centuries, ancient Israel lived in the land of promise but consistently broke their covenant with Yahweh. The prophet Isaiah warned the people that their corruption and idolatry would lead them back into slavery—not to Egypt but to the empires of Assyria and Babylon. After these two exiles happen, the prophecies in the book…

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Episode 264 - Jesus teaches the Parable of the Good Samaritan - Sunday July 13, 2025 - Lk 10:25-37 10:24

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Jesus teaches the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by pursuing the Virtue of Charity so he can be more charitable to God and his neighbors and by by building the Virtue of Generosity so he can be magnificently generous to those in need. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. See …

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If the Bible Was Written by Humans, Does that Change Its Reliability? 1:02:52

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How the Bible Was Formed Q+R (E5) — What is the relationship between the written word of the Bible and Jesus as the Word at the beginning of creation? How do we reconcile the Bible’s editing process with Scriptures that forbid adding or taking away from God’s word? And what should we do with other writings that closely followed the New Testament? I…

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Personal Reflections on the Israel Iran War 17:29

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Dr. Phil Hopkins shares his thoughts and perspective on the current war between Israel and Iran. Dr. Hopkins has a Ph.D in Iranian history and has raised his family in Iranian culture.By Gateway Seminary

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Ruth, Naomi, Boaz, and a Cosmic Redemption 1:04:40

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Redemption E4 — During a dark time in ancient Israel, idolatry, injustice, and death ruled the land and its people. In the midst of a famine, a destitute widow tragically loses her husband and adult sons and is left alone with her immigrant daughter-in-law. It’s a horrible situation, but God uses the faithful, loving, and generous acts of ordinary …

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Episode 263 - Jesus instructs and sends 70 men to announce His Gospel - Sunday July 6, 2025 - Lk 10:1-12; 17-20 11:46

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Jesus instructs and sends 70 men to announce His Gospel. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Chastity so he can grow in purity and pray for all enslaved by sexual sin and by seeking the Fruit of Joy from the Holy Spirit so he can overcome sorrow by staying close to Jesus Christ. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow furt…

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GoTrips with the Beyond Program 34:54

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The Beyond Program sends qualified Gateway Students on fully funded short term, international mission trips. In this episode, GoTrip director Carola Manriquez talks with Dr. Hopkins about the importance of getting involved in the work of the Great Commission, her identity as a Chilean-American, and what she has learned over the years on mission tri…

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Redemption, Justice, and Cities of Refuge 47:20

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Redemption E3 — So far in this series, we’ve explored the theme of redemption in the Eden story and in several stories in Exodus. In this episode, Jon and Tim look at how redemption language shows up in Torah laws about cities of refuge and unsolved murders, highlighting God’s provision for justice, the role of the blood redeemer, and communal resp…

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Episode 262 - The Holy Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul - Sunday June 29, 2025 - Mt 16:13-19 9:44

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The Holy Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Obedience so he can submit to the authority and teaching of Christ’s Holy Catholic Church and by growing in the Virtue of Studiousness so he can be formed and nourished by Sacred Scripture. Go to EveryCatholic…

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An Iranian's Testimony of Coming to Faith in Christ 41:00

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Sam Rahmani, an Iranian refugee and PhD candidate, shares his journey from a non-practicing Bahai family in Tehran to becoming a Christian. Influenced by atheist mentors and philosophical readings, Sam was an atheist but later found faith through the reading Galatians. Sam highlights the complexity of Iranian society, divided between Muslim and Per…

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