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ProveText
by GlossaHouse
A GlossaHouse podcast exploring Scripture through language, culture, and theology.
Episodes
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1552. Why Do Some Students Learn Languages Faster? What Teachers Can Do (SLA Insights #98)
Why do some students pick up a language quickly while others struggle in the same classroom? In this episode of SLA Insights, Dr. Jennifer Noonan explores language learning aptitude and what it means for teaching ancient languages. She looks at four areas researchers study: sensitivity to sounds,...
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1551. Why Do Students Learn Languages at Different Rates? (SLA Insights #97)
Why can students in the same language class learn at such different rates? In this short preview, Dr. Jennifer Noonan introduces a new SLA Insights mini-series on learner differences and what they mean for teaching ancient languages. The series will explore differences in aptitude, age…
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1550. Reading Jesus Differently: Wisdom, Wholeness, and Human Flourishing w/ Dr. Jonathan Pennington
What if the Sermon on the Mount isn’t primarily showing us an impossible standard—but teaching us how to flourish? Dr. Jonathan T. Pennington joins Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb to explore Jesus as a philosopher in the ancient sense: a teacher offering a comprehensive vision of the good life. They...
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1549. Is Spiritual Warfare Still Real Today? | Sabbatical Insider with Dr. Fredrick J. Long
Is spiritual warfare still a present reality—and what might it look like in everyday life? In the second-to-last episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares where his recent study and personal experiences have led him as he explores spiritual warfare, deliverance, forgiveness,...
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1548. Joseph | What’s in the Name? with Dr. Mario Melendez
What does the name Joseph actually mean—and how does that meaning shape the stories of both Joseph in Genesis and Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus? In this episode of What’s in the Name?, Dr. Mario Melendez explores the Hebrew meaning of Yosef, “to add” or “to increase,” and traces that idea...
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1547. Self-Esteem Isn't Biblical? A Christian Psychology Perspective | Wholly Love Ep. 24
Is self-esteem something Christians should pursue—or does Scripture point us toward something deeper?In this episode of Wholly Love, Ben Hundley and Patrick Holley explore one of modern culture's most common assumptions: that our well-being depends on building healthy self-esteem. Drawing from...
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1546. Teaching Biblical Vocabulary? Start Here (SLA Insights #96)
What does it mean to truly know a word—and how can biblical language instructors help students learn, retain, and retrieve vocabulary? In this episode of SLA Insights, Dr. Jennifer E. Noonan concludes her vocabulary-acquisition series with a guided recap of episodes 85–95. Explore each topic and...
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1545. Teaching Biblical Hebrew? 3 Helpful Publications on Hebrew Vocab Learning (SLA Insights #95)
What can research on second language acquisition teach us about Biblical Hebrew vocabulary learning? In this episode of SLA Insights, Dr. Jennifer Noonan highlights three helpful publications for those teaching Biblical Hebrew. These studies explore vocabulary-learning strategies, the…
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1544. Did Solomon Ask God for the Wrong Thing? Interview with Dr. Jim Samra
Solomon asked God for wisdom—and God said yes.But what if wisdom wasn't the greatest gift Solomon could have asked for? In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb sits down with pastor and author Dr. Jim Samra to explore one of the most surprising questions in Scripture: Should Solomon have asked for...
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1543. BONUS EPISODE: Can You Empathize Without Agreeing? | Wholly Love Ep. 23
🎙️ Wholly Love Bonus Conversation Can you truly empathize with someone without agreeing with their choices? In this follow-up conversation, Dr. Fredrick J. Long, Ben Hundley, and Patrick Holley continue their discussion on counseling, spiritual direction, and Christian formation. They explore…
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1542. Spiritual Direction vs. Counseling: Which Better Facilitates Love? | Wholly Love Ep. 22
What is the difference between counseling and spiritual direction? In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long, Ben Hundley, and Patrick Holley explore one of the most important questions in Christian formation: Which better facilitates love—counseling or spiritual direction? Along the way, they…
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1541. Wholly Love Returns: Is Psychology Compatible with Christian Faith? (Ep. 21)
Welcome back to Wholly Love. In this rebooted episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long is joined by Patrick Holley and Ben Hundley for a conversation about one of the most important questions facing Christians today: Is psychology compatible with Christian faith? Together they explore: • Freud's critique of...
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1539. He Went Viral... But His Double Life Was Falling Apart | Darryl McGregory's Story
What happens when the success everyone sees hides the struggle no one knows about? In this powerful testimony, Darryl McGregory shares how he went from living a hidden double life to finding lasting freedom in Jesus Christ. Growing up in Alabama, Darryl wrestled with rejection, pornography,...
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1538. Opening My Encouragement Folder: Notes, Memories, and Finishing Strong | Sabbatical Insider
How do you stay encouraged when life, work, and ministry often feel thankless? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on the importance of encouragement, prayer, and intentional appreciation. After receiving a simple thank-you note from a student, Fred opens a...
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1537. The Unexpected Way to Learn Biblical Greek | Interview with Mark Joseph Simon
How do you keep your Biblical Greek from becoming rusty?For author Mark Joseph Simon, the answer was unexpected: pray in Greek.In this conversation, Mark shares how praying in Biblical Greek transformed his language retention, helped him move beyond rote memorization, and deepened both his...
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1536. The Rainbow Isn't What You Think (The Flood Explained) | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
Was the flood really about God's anger? Most of us learned the story of Noah as children: people were bad, God got angry, and the flood happened. But Genesis tells a much bigger story. In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores how the flood is actually a story of decreation, restraint,...
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1535. Inside a Bible Scholar's Office | The Books Behind 40 Years of Biblical Research
What does the office of a biblical scholar actually look like? In this Sabbatical Insider episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long takes you on a personal tour of his office at Asbury Theological Seminary, sharing the books, commentaries, original language resources, research methods, and personal stories...
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1534. Christians Used to Be Funnier? Humor, Satire, and the Church | Dr. Terry Lindvall (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Terry Lindvall. If you haven't seen Part 1 yet, start there first: https://youtu.be/jBuZ6d7O2es What happened to Christian humor? For centuries, Christians laughed, joked, mocked hypocrisy, and used satire to expose pride, corruption, and foolishness.…
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1533. Why God Created Temples, Priests, and Sacrifices: The Story of God's Presence | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
Many Christians assume the Old Testament is primarily about rules, restrictions, sacrifices, and barriers between God and humanity. But what if those things existed for the exact opposite reason? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores one of the Bible's most important themes: God's...
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1532. Why Your Prayers Matter More Than You Think | The Ministry of Intercession with Dr. Fred Long
Do our prayers really make a difference? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on the ministry of intercession while giving viewers a glimpse inside Asbury Theological Seminary, including the Richard Allen Chapel and his office in the Beeson Center. Drawing from...
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1531. God Is Funny? Humor, Satire, and the Bible | Conversation with Dr. Terry Lindvall (Part 1)
Most Christians read the Bible far too seriously. But what if Scripture contains far more humor, irony, satire, and laughter than we've been taught to see? In this conversation, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with humor scholar Dr. Terry Lindvall to explore the hidden comedy of the…
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1530. Holiness Isn’t What You Think It Is | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
Most Christians define holiness as "being set apart." But what if that's not how Scripture introduces holiness at all? In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores holiness through the lens of Genesis and the broader biblical story. Rather than beginning with moral...
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1529. Do Dogs Go to Heaven? Reflections on Death, Grief, and the Afterlife | Dr. Fredrick J. Long
Today’s episode is a deeply personal one. Fred reflects on the passing of his beloved dog, Callie, after fifteen years together. As he processes grief, he explores some of Christianity’s biggest questions: What happens when we die? Do believers immediately go to be with the Lord? Is "soul sleep"...
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1528. What Happens When Christian Leaders Disagree? | 1 Cor 1:12–13 | The Corinth Conversations #7
What happens when Christians start choosing sides? In this episode of Corinth Conversations, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long explore one of the earliest leadership crises in the church. Why were believers saying, "I follow Paul," "I follow Apollos," or "I follow Cephas"? Was…
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1527. How to Understand the Entire Bible in Five Acts | Dr T. Michael W. Halcomb
Can the entire Bible really be summarized in just five words? Many Christians know the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, and Paul—but struggle to explain how those stories fit together into one unified narrative. In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb presents a...
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1526. Is Academic Writing Just Elitism? | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long
Is academic writing just intellectual showmanship? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on a surprising criticism he recently received—that academic writing is elitist—and uses it as a starting point to explore the purpose of scholarship itself. Fresh off…
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1525. “I Came Out as Straight” | Growing Up Inside the Sexual Revolution w/ Moira Greyland
What happens when the sexual revolution becomes your childhood? In this intense and deeply personal conversation, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with author and musician Moira Greyland to discuss growing up inside a world shaped by radical sexual ideology, abuse, identity deconstruction, and...
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1524. What’s On My Shelf? | Kingdom of God, Ancient Coins & Scholarship w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long
What’s actually on a biblical scholar’s shelf? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long takes viewers inside his study to explore books, ancient coins, theology, publishing, and one of the central themes of Jesus’ message: the Kingdom of God. From conversations about empire and...
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1523. What Is the Soul? Patrick Holley on Psychology, Theology & Inner Transformation
What is the soul? Is it different from our thoughts, emotions, and body? And how does God transform our inner life? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb talks with GlossaHouse author Patrick Holley about his book Jesus and the Soul: How Our Spirit Transforms Our Mind and Emotions. Together,...
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1522. Covenant Isn’t What You Think It Is | Dr T. Michael W. Halcomb
Covenant is often treated like a spiritual contract: terms, conditions, and benefits. But in Scripture, covenant is much bigger than paperwork. In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explains how biblical covenant is rooted in relationship, loyalty, kingship, and allegiance. From the Hebrew...
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1521. Why I Didn’t Record Last Week… | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long
What happens when scholarship collides with real life? In this deeply personal episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares the difficult realities behind the scenes of his sabbatical journey; from discouragement and lack of progress to family responsibilities, drought conditions on...
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1520. What Happens When Society Rejects God? | Dr. Chris Palmer on Nihilism, AI & Modern Despair
What happens when a culture loses belief in God? In this deep and surprisingly funny conversation, Dr. Chris Palmer joins Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb to discuss nihilism, modern despair, AI, atheism, church hurt, faith, science, memes, Dostoevsky, Nietzsche, and why Christianity still matters in a...
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1519. The Lie That Still Controls How You See God | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
What if the biggest problem in Genesis 3 wasn’t just disobedience… but deception? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb uncovers the serpent’s strategy in the Garden of Eden—not to deny God, but to distort His character. The lie? That God was holding something back. But when humanity took…
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1518. Why Christianity Feels So Divided (And What We’re Missing) | with Dr. Paul J. Morrison
Why does Christianity feel so divided today? If there’s one Spirit and one Church, why are there so many denominations, disagreements, and tensions—even among sincere believers? In this conversation, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with theologian, pastor, and ethicist Paul J. Morrison to...
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1517. The Question That Broke Humanity (Genesis 3 Explained) | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
The fall of humanity didn’t begin with a bite—it began with a question. In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores Genesis 3 and the serpent’s subtle strategy: not denying God’s existence, but distorting His character. “Did God really say?” That question planted doubt, reframed trust as...
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1516. Inside Ephesians 4: Greek Texts, Unity, and Translation | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fred Long
In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long continues documenting his translation work through the book of Ephesians using the Patriarchal Greek text tradition. This episode explores Ephesians 4:1–6, the unity of the Spirit, the sevenfold “one” affirmations, and a fascinating...
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1515. The Real Threat to the Church? (Not What You Think) | 1 Cor 1:10–11 | The Corinth Conversations #6
What if the greatest threat to the church isn’t culture, politics, or persecution… but Christians themselves? In this episode of The Corinth Conversations, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long dive into 1 Corinthians 1:10–11, where Paul confronts a deeply divided church—not one…
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1514. What “Faith” Actually Means (Greek Explained) | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
Is faith just believing the right things… or is it something more? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb challenges a common assumption: that faith is merely intellectual agreement. Digging into the Greek word pistis, he shows that biblical faith is far deeper—it’s about trust, loyalty, and...
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1513. Inside the Process of Translating Ephesians | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long
What does a sabbatical actually look like for a biblical scholar? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long takes you behind the scenes of real academic work—translating Ephesians from the Greek, navigating textual variants, and wrestling with how to faithfully represent...
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1512. Inside Biblical Studies: Women, the Cross, and Culture (with Dr. Lynn Cohick)
Dr. Lynn Cohick joins the ProveText Podcast to explore the world of early Christianity, the role of women in the New Testament, and the deeper meaning of the cross. In this conversation, we discuss: Why women in the early church have been misunderstood How cultural context shapes how we read...
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1511. They Didn’t Need More Knowledge… They Needed Trust | Genesis 3 Explained
What if the tree of the knowledge of good and evil wasn’t actually about knowledge?In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb unpacks Genesis 2–3 and shows that the real issue in Eden wasn’t a lack of information—but a lack of trust. Humans didn’t fall because they didn’t know enough… they fell...
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1510. Joel, Politics, and the Danger of Self-Serving Bible Reading | Dr. Charlie Hadjiev
Have you ever wondered if we sometimes use the Bible to justify our own views?In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with Dr. Charlie Hadjiev to explore the book of Joel and what it actually teaches about hope, enemies, and political division. Together they...
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1509. Eden Was a Temple: The Pattern That Unlocks the Whole Bible | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
What if Eden wasn’t just a garden… but the first temple?In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores a powerful biblical pattern hiding in plain sight. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture tells a unified story—not just about sin and forgiveness, but about God dwelling with humanity.…
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1508. Sabbatical Reality: Research Chaos, Rewrites & Real Life | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fred Long
What does a sabbatical really look like behind the scenes? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares an honest update on his research journey—from revising his project proposal to wrestling with how to structure his Ephesians commentary.It’s not just deep academic work…...
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1507. I Was Dead… Then Everything Changed | Ryan Waldroop’s Story
Ryan Waldroop shares his powerful story—from childhood trauma and addiction to a near-fatal overdose… and what happened next changed everything. After years of brokenness, Ryan encountered the mercy of God and stepped into a life of freedom, healing, and ministry. In this episode, we talk about…
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1506. Authority vs Autonomy: The Lie That Broke Humanity | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
What does it actually mean to be human? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores a foundational biblical truth from Genesis: we have authority—but not autonomy. From the creation mandate in Genesis 1 to the fall in Genesis 3, Scripture presents a radically different vision of freedom...
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1505. Years of Work… for $150? The Reality of Scholarship | Sabbatical Insider with Dr. Fred Long
What does real academic work actually look like?In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares the honest reality of scholarship—the slow pace, unexpected progress, and behind-the-scenes challenges that no one talks about. From finally seeing years-old research published… to...
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1504. Are You REALLY Lacking Nothing? | 1 Corinthians 1:7–9 | The Corinth Conversations #5
Missed the YouTube live? Here’s the replay from April 2nd. “You are not lacking in any gift…” (1 Corinthians 1:7) But what does that actually mean?In this episode of the ProveTexts Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long unpack 1 Corinthians 1:7–9 and explore whether Paul is...
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1503. Creation Matters—So Why Resurrection? | Genesis & New Creation
Most people think salvation means escape. But if that were true… why resurrection? In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb connects Genesis and resurrection, showing that God is not abandoning creation—He’s restoring it. If creation is good… then it’s worth saving. 👉 Subscribe for more:...
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1502. Stuck in a Research Lull (But Still Moving) | Sabbatical Insider with Dr. Fredrick J. Long
What do you do when you’re “productive”… but not actually moving forward? In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares the reality of hitting a research lull—that frustrating space between activity and real progress. From academic work and live teaching to fishing trips,...
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