Episodes
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Episode 156: Colossians 1-4
Join Ross and Clay as they turn it up to 11 on one of Paul's least known but most universal letters. Paul didn't plant the church in Colossae but he loved them enough to write.
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Episode 155 Philippians
We haven't forgot you friends! In this episode Ross and Clay cover Paul's favorite church, the Philippians. Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
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Episode 154: Ephesians 1-6
Ross and Clay continue through Paul's epistles with the book of Ephesians.
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Episode 153: Galatians 1-6
In his letter to the churches in Galatia, Paul pushes grace to its limits. And on the other side is a holiness that will not be defined circumcision or any other adherence to religious piety or social norms. Paul insists that the only thing that matters is grace.
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Episode 152: 2 Corinthians 8-13
2 Corinthians is a tough letter to read because in it Paul expresses some pain of church hurt. If you've been hurt in church you may resonate. But beneath the pain is an honest defense of both Paul himself and the gospel he proclaims.
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Episode 151: 2 Corinthians 1-7
Sometime between Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth and this one, Paul was hurt. Words were exchanged. So in addition to all of the theological depth and pastoral care of any of Paul's letters, 2 Corinthians also carries with it the tone of reconciliation. Join Clay and Ross as they…
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Episode 150: 1 Corinthians 8-16
Paul ends 1 Corinthians by addressing some specific issues that may not affect you or your church but whose solutions are universal by using the logic of the cross. And Clay finds out that Ross has always wanted a mullet. And be sure to check out John Archibald's new podcast here....
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Episode 149: 1 Corinthians 1-7 with Dr. Chuck Gutenson
Dr. Chuck Gutenson joins Clay and Ross to kickoff 1 Corinthians with a hard look at Paul's insistence on the foolishness of the cross and how it should affect our lives. Thanks Doc.
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Episode 148: Romans 12-16
THEREFORE... Join Ross and Clay as they breakdown one of the biggest therefores in scripture as Paul moves from cause to effect, from theological foundation to practical application in how we ought to respond, grow and live lives of faith and love.
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Episode 147: Romans 9-11
Literally everyone: Paul, has God pre-elected some? Or is salvation for all? Paul: Yes. Join Ross and Clay as they work through some of the most theologically dense reading in the New Testament.
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Episode 146: Romans 5-8
Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. For generations Romans chapter 8 has been a…
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Episode 145: Romans 1-4 with Dr. Jason Borders
Romans is one of the most theologically dense books in the New Testament and we did not want to take it on ourselves. Huge thanks to Dr. Jason Borders from Huntingdon College in Montgomery for helping us launch into Paul's epistles.
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Episode 144: Acts 21-28 with Dr. Joel Green
If you've ever studied Luke or Acts with any kind of academic integrity you've certainly read something Dr. Joel Green has written. I (Clay) was most fortunate to have stumbled in his class my first semester of seminary and we consider ourselves just as fortunate to have had this conversation…
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Episode 143: Acts 15-20
"What should the Church resistors be worried about in your neighborhood right now" - Matthew Skinner. As the good news of Jesus marched on toward the ends of the earth it threatened the balance of wealth and power. And those who had wealth and power were predictably upset. Join Clay and Ross as...
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Episode 142: Acts 8-14 with Special Guest: Bishop Will Willimon
"What God has called clean, don't call unclean." In this section of Acts the Church came face to face with the implications of a faith open to non-Jews. Huge thanks to Bishop Willimon for helping us work through week two of Acts and thinking about how it still applies to us. You can find him at...
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Episode 141: Acts 1-7 with Dr. Matthew L Skinner
After the death and resurrection, Jesus early followers were faced with the question: Now What? This week Matthew Skinner joins us to help answer that very question. Dr. Skinner is the Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary. He has written about the Bible for websites including Huffington...
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Episode 140: John 18-21
We've decided John's account of the crucifixion and resurrection are our favorite of the four gospels and the reinstatement of Peter after his denial is a beautiful story or redemption. And with that we've finished the Gospels! If you're interested in Bible study curriculum, visit armchairtheo.com
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Episode 139: John 12-17 with Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles
Calling all Johanine scholars, this one's for you! What an absolute joy it was to talk with Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles and peel back the layers of the Gospel of John! Thank you Dr. Clark-Soles! You can find Dr. Clark-Soles at jaimeclarksoles.com and check out more of her work on John as well as some…
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Episode 138: John 6-11
What really makes us blind? Join Clay and Ross in this episode breakdown who's able to see Jesus's good works and who's blinded by their own bias.
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Episode 137: John 1-5
In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the word was God. There may be no more memorable opening line in all of scripture. Join Ross and Clay as they break down the iconic Gospel of John.
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Episode 136: Luke 19-24
Happy Holy Week Friends. Join Clay and Ross as they break down Jesus's last days from wee Zacchaeus, to the Cross to the Resurrection.
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Episode 135: Luke 13-18
The prodigal son, the persistent widow, the shrewd manager... in this episode Ross and Clay some of your favorite and least favorite parables from Luke's gospel. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 134: Luke 7-12
Clay and Ross discuss rewriting the Bible, sitcoms without laugh tracks, when it's time to do the work of the kingdom and when it's time to be still. Join us as we work our way through the Gospel of Luke
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Episode 133: Luke 1-6 with Dr. Nabil Samara
One of the craziest God moments in my life happened when I ran into my old friend from seminary, Dr. Nabil Samara, not once but twice in Israel. And I'm so thankful, through the magic of the internet, to get to run into him again as Ross and I kick off the gospel according to Luke.
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Episode 132: Mark 11-16
What do we do with the shortest Gospel ending somewhat unresolved? Join Clay and Ross as they put a brass buckle on the Gospel according to St. Mark.
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Episode 131: Mark 6-10
Join Clay and Ross through the heart of Mark in this politically and culturally challenging Gospel and count how many times Clay mistakenly says Matthew. Hahaha. armchairtheo.com
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Episode 130: Mark 1-5
Mark skips all the small talk and gets right down to the business of the good news of the Jesus Christ and from the outset Jesus shows that he's there to upset the apple cart of political and religious power dynamics. Join Ross and Clay as they take a look at what this good news really is…
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Episode 129: Matthew 26-28
This is it folks. This is why many of you even choose to listen to a podcast about the Bible. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
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Episode 128: Matthew 23-25
As Jesus nears the crucifixion, his words to the religious elites become sharper, peaking with today's reading. This is a tough read for folks who've been in church more than a few minutes, but absolutely required reading. Thanks for joining Ross and Clay as they break it down.
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Episode 127: Matthew 19-22
As Jesus nears Jerusalem, his teachings grow more direct. Join Ross and Clay as they breakdown some of the most difficult passages in Matthew.
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Episode 126: Matthew 15-18
See Peter move from being the rock upon which the Church would be built to the stumbling block between Jesus and his cross all in one episode! Join Clay and Ross this week as they break down Matthew 15-18. If you're interested in going with us to the Holy Land June 2024, click here.
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Episode 125: Matthew 11-14
We're right in the heart of Matthew with parables and miracles and feeding five thousand and John the Baptist asking a pretty important question of Jesus: Are you the one? Join us this week as Clay and Ross break down Matthew 11-14 Hey kids has Grandpa Peter ever told you about the time I walked…
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Episode 124: Matthew 8-10
Matthew takes the story of Jesus from words to actions to multiplication as Jesus travels throughout Galilee healing the sick, casting out storms and even raising the dead before sending out the disciples to do the same.
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Episode 123: Matthew 5-7
Jesus's sermon on the mount might be the three most important chapters in scripture, almost certainly is the most important sermon in the Bible. And today's episode is Clay's new favorite. It opens a little differently and I hope you'll take a moment today to pause, be present, and consider the...
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Episode 122: Matthew 1-4
THE NEW TESTAMENT!!! In classic Old Testament style, Matthew starts off with a genealogy and an origin story of Jesus, the one who would fulfill the covenants God made with Abraham, Moses, David, and the prophets. Join Clay and Ross as they continue through scripture and see the New Testament as...
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Episode 121: Malachi 1-4
YOU DID IT! Congratulations. You read the entire Hebrew Scriptures. Malachi wraps up the Old Testament with a nod to the Torah, the Prophets, and a hope that can only come from God's restoration. Thanks for listening with us this far friends. Next week: The New Testament! If you're interested in...
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Episode 120: Zechariah 9-14
The second half of Zechariah continues with a little bit of everything and a lot of passages appropriated by the New Testament writers. Join Clay and Ross and
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Episode 119: Zechariah 1-8
If you like the prophets you're going to love Zechariah, the Swiss army knife of the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets). Join Ross and Clay as they break down the judgment, apocalypse, call to faithfulness and hope for a better future for Israel. If you're interested in going with us to the Holy...
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Episode 118: Haggai 1-2
What is distracting you from the work to which God has called you? The message of Haggai is simple: build the wall. But it's implications are much larger. Join Ross and Clay as they break down this short but powerful prophet
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Episode 117: Zephaniah 1-3
Another Minor Prophet that doesn't get much air time in pulpits, Zephaniah calls out the sins of Jerusalem and assures them that it it God who will act to rescue Israel. Congratulations friends! You've almost made it through the Hebrew Scriptures! You can contact us at armchairtheo.com, and on...
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Episode 116: Habakkuk 1-3
Habakkuk is a dirge over injustice in Jerusalem and a lament over the eminent threat from Babylon. It's not the pick-me-up of most morning devotionals. But it does contain the banger: "... the righteous will live by faith" (2:4) picked up and expounded upon by Paul in his letter to the churches…
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Episode 115: Existential Angst: with Calissa Dauterman, Kaylen Short and Tony Phillips
What a privilege it was to work with the North Georgia Academy for Leadership and Innovation. To end our session we invited three volunteers to record a podcast with no prior knowledge and very little prep AND THEY CRUSHED IT. If you're a pastor or spiritual leader and you're thinking about...
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Episode 114: Nahum 1-3
Short but not sweet. Nahum is a book that doesn't get much air time in pulpits for some pretty glaring reasons. As a condemnation on Assyria it contains some violent and offensive language and, if taken at face value, some violent and offensive theology. But read as resistance poetry given to…
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Episode 113: Micah 1-7 Special Guest: Wade Griffith
Incredible conversation with our friend Wade Griffith of Shanta Foundation discussing issues of justice and mercy in the prophet Micah. And challenging us to think differently about missions. This is one you won't want to miss friends. You can find Wade and donate at shantafoundation.org
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Episode 112: Jonah 1-4 with Special Guest: Jared Byas
Forget everything you learned in VBS about Jonah and the whale. In this episode Jared Byas, cohost of The Bible For Normal People, helps break down this incredible prophetic book. You can find Jared at thebiblefornormalpeople.com where he and Pete Enns have been providing incredible Bible…
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Episode 111: Obadiah
Obadiah is quite certain that God has a zero-tolerance policy for bullies who kick others when they're down. Join Ross and Clay break down this pint-sized prophet who packs a punch.
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Episode 110: Amos 1-9 with Special Guest: Garrett Harper
"I hate your religious festivals", God exclaims in Amos 5:21, "Instead seek justice for the poor". (paraphrased) Amos pulls no punches for those whose religiosity doesn't lead to equality. Garrett Harper; friend, colleague, and Executive Director at Urban Ministry in West End Birmingham, AL joins...
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Episode 109: Joel 1-3
Joel may be short but it's dense enough to get air time later by Luke and Paul. Join Ross and Clay as they breakdown this pint-sized prophet that packs a punch.
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Episode 108: Hosea 8-14 with Special Guest: Rev. Julie Holly
Hosea begins with a somewhat demeaning view of women but ends with with God's love expressed as a mother. Huge thanks to Rev. Julie Holly for joining us today to break down this incredible book. Julie is and ordained elder in the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church serving as...
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Episode 107: Hosea 1-7 with Guest Cameo: Anthony Nathan
Hosea kicks off the Book of the Twelve with a bombshell request from God: that Hosea marry an unfaithful wife to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness to God. Join Ross and Clay as they break down this anything but minor prophet. And stick around at the end for a conversation with our great friend,...
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