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So We Speak
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Clear analysis from a Christian worldview
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Growing in Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Harmon
Wisdom is one of the key themes of the Bible. Beyond the book of Proverbs, wisdom plays a central role in God's creation and salvation. Paul even calls Jesus the wisdom of God. Dr. Matthew Harmon discusses the role of wisdom in the Bible in his new book, The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and...
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Jesus in Jeremiah with Terry Feix
Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet." He lived through the most tumultuous time in Israel's history and left a personal record of his life and ministry. He prophesied about a time to come when God would remember his people and bring them back into the land. His life and message point us to...
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Pascal: The Philosopher for Our Time with Dr. Doug Groothuis
Pascal is known for "The Wager," an argument that it's far better to believe in God - whether he exists or not - to run the risk of unbelief. But Pascal had far more to say. Dr. Doug Groothuis discusses his book Beyond the Wager and explains why Pascal is more relevant than ever.
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Jesus in Isaiah with Terry Feix
During Christmas and Easter, our readings are filled with passages from the prophet Isaiah. Although he lived 800 years before Jesus, he described Jesus's life in amazing detail. The book of Isaiah is full of pictures, prophecies, and descriptions of the Messiah.
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Summer Books with Terry Feix
We're reflecting on a summer of reading and recommending our favorite reads! Books mentioned in this episode: Pastoral Mentoring for the Care of Souls — Jared Wilson The Ministry of Small Things — Ruben Bredenhof My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Biography — John Lennox Foundation — Isaac...
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Jesus in the Song of Songs with Terry Feix
For most of church history, Song of Songs was among the most popular books to teach, preach, and study. Now it's typically viewed as a book about marriage. Is there more to it? Cole and Terry discuss this poetic masterpiece and explain the ways it teaches us about Christ.
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Jesus in Ecclesiastes with Terry Feix
Ecclesiastes is unlike any other book in the Bible. The wise King Solomon shares his experiences about life under the sun, struggle, vanity, and the purpose of life. Even here, we can see pointers to Jesus Christ.
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Fathers and Sons, Sorrow and Stories with Michael Drout
Sometimes it's the hardest times that teach us what is most important. In the second half of this episode on The Tower and the Ruin, Dr. Michael Drout opens up about the sorrow behind the book and how Tolkien's stories helped him through.
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The Tower and the Ruin with Michael Drout
J.R.R. Tolkien's work is more than just a great story. Michael Drout's book is part memoir and part scholarship, tracing Tolkien's masterpiece as a work or literature and a work of life. You'll never read Lord of the Rings the same way again.
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True Freedom: Gal. 5:1-15
What is true freedom? Paul says we have true freedom in Christ, but it comes only through surrender. As Christians, the freest we will ever be is when we are fully submitted to Christ.
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Born Again: Gal. 4:21-5:1
What does it mean to be born again? In one of the more difficult passages in Galatians, Paul challenges the false teachers with who their mother is, comparing Sarah and Hagar, the law and the Gospel, and slavery and freedom. To be born again means to be a child of the promise, an heir with…
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Jesus in Proverbs with Terry Feix
In the wisdom center of the Bible, we can see pictures of Jesus. The wisdom of God is fulfilled in him; Proverbs' counsel for living is fulfilled in him; and the instructions we read show us the way God has called us to him.
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Jesus in Psalms with Terry Feix
The Psalms are the songbook of the Bible. Can we find Jesus there? Throughout his life, the Psalms were always on Jesus's mind. Some point to him, others were fulfilled in him, but all of the psalms help us to see Jesus more clearly.
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Cities of the Bible: Ephesus
The final city of our series is one of the most important in the New Testament. Ephesus was Paul's home base for many years, a gospel hub and gateway to Greece. The church was pastored by Timothy, and the Apostle John made it his home as well. The church received a letter from Paul, two to…
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How Great Fiction Helps Us See the Real World with Dr. Robert Dobie
One of the goals of great books is to help us see our world more clearly. Few books do this like J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. In Robert Dobie's new book The Fantasy of J.R.R Tolkien, he shows how Tolkien recovers a Christian vision of the world, nature, language, myth, virtue, death…
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Cities of the Bible: Antioch
The first major church outside of Jerusalem was founded in Antioch. Paul and Barnabas pastored there before they were sent out on their missionary journeys. This church would be their home base for decades afterward. It is the church in the New Testament that gives us a glimpse of how to do...
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The War for Middle-Earth with Dr. Joseph Loconte
The world wars were driven by attacks on the very values of the West. Liberty, justice, the rule of law, and the dignity of all people were directly under assault. Shaped by the First World War, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien offered a clear moral vision during the Second. In this episode, Cole...
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Becoming a Disciple of the King with Dr. Jonathan Pennington
What does it mean to be a disciple? The Gospel of Matthew is more than just a description of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection; it is a literary masterpiece designed to invite us into a life of discipleship. The teaching, narratives, and portraits of Jesus show us who he is and who we have…
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Jesus' Hometowns! Nazareth and Capernaum with Terry Feix
Where did Jesus grow up? Where did he choose to live during his ministry? Did Jesus own a home? This week, Cole and Terry discuss the cities of Nazareth and Capernaum, what they would have been like in Jesus' day, and the role they play in his life and ministry.
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Cities of the Bible: Caesarea with Terry Feix
Although it is not among the older cities in the Bible, it is one of the most important. Caesarea Maritima is the harbor gateway into Israel. Built by Herod the Great, it is also a tribute to Rome. Later, it would become the base of Pontius Pilate and other Roman officials. But later, God would...
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Arise, O Lord: A Christian Guide to Cursing with God with Trevor Laurence
How do we pray the psalms of judgment and vengeance? What about the imprecatory prayers? In his book Arise, O Lord: A Christian Guide to Cursing with God, Dr. Trevor Laurence digs into these psalms and shows us that they are faith-building, help us understand our story, and revive our sense of...
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Men of Virtue with Dr. Zachary Wagner
What does it mean to be a godly man? Is there a kind of non-toxic masculinity? In Men of Virtue, Dr. Zachary Wagner reframes the conversation around the topic of virtue. Godly men must pursue the virtues, starting with the fruits of the Spirit, and do so in a way that fulfills God's design for...
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Finding Our Home with God: Joining Creation's Praise with Dr. Brian Brock
What do the opening chapters of Genesis teach us about what it means to be human? How do we live in this world after the fall? Brian Brock's book Joining Creation's Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness explores the creation story and traces the themes of home, worship, sin, and...
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How Genesis Shapes the World: Joining Creation's Praise with Dr. Brian Brock
What do the opening chapters of Genesis teach us about what it means to be human? How do we live in this world after the fall? Brian Brock's book Joining Creation's Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness explores the creation story and traces the themes of home, worship, sin, and...
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Jerusalem: City of Jesus
In the New Testament, Jerusalem reaches its peak. Herod constructs a temple that is one of the greatest buildings in the world. Through Jesus, God returns to Jerusalem, but he brings an unwelcome message. When the temple is destroyed, the nature of Jerusalem is changed forever, but it remains…
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Jerusalem: City of David
The city of Jerusalem didn't start with the Jews. It was an ancient city in Canaan, possibly the home of Melchizedek, and David had to conquer the city to make it his capital. Soon, it became the center of Israel and God's dwelling on earth.
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C.S. Lewis's Oxford with Dr. Simon Horobin
When we think of Oxford, we think of C.S. Lewis. During his 30 years at Magdalen College, Oxford, Lewis was profoundly shaped by his environment and relationships. In C. S. Lewis's Oxford, Dr. Simon Horobin, who is also a fellow of Magdalen College, walks through Oxford with an eye for C.S.…
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#Blessed? Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life with Dr. Rusty Osborne
Should we ask God for blessings? In Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God, Dr. Rusty Osborne traces the theme of blessing through the Bible, avoiding the perils of the prosperity and poverty gospels, to a true picture of the blessed life in the presence of God.
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The Making of the American Mind with Dr. Matthew Spalding
Nearly 50 years after he penned the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, "This was the object of the Declaration of Independence, not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of… it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to…
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Cities of the Bible: Megiddo
The city of Megiddo is more commonly known as the place of Armageddon, the final battle at the end of time. But there's a rich biblical history of Megiddo that may explain why it is mentioned in Revelation 16. Cole and Terry trace the story of this city from 3,000 BC through the end times, and...
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The Gospels: Reflecting on the Story of Jesus with Dr. Jerry Pattengale
The Gospels are more than just historical accounts; they are invitations to come to know Jesus Christ. In a new book, The Gospels: A Historical and Cultural Journey, Dr. Jerry Pattengale presents the life of Jesus through art, beauty, and the simple message of the Gospel.
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Cities of the Bible: Sodom and Gomorrah
Sodom and Gomorrah are universally known for their wickedness and fiery destruction. Though they are destroyed in Genesis, they take on a symbolic life in the Bible as emblems of human wickedness. Where do they appear in the Bible? Do we know where these cities are today? Recent archaeology has...
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The Last Supper and the Final Exodus: Maundy Thursday with Terry Feix
Jesus gathered his disciples for a final meal. As they shared the Passover supper, Jesus explained the new covenant he was making with them, one of his broken body and shed blood. In doing so, Jesus was going back to the first pages of the Bible and fulfilling a promise made long ago with…
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Did Jesus Descend Into Hell? Holy Saturday with Dr. Matthew Emerson
What happened between Good Friday and Easter Sunday? The Apostle's Creed says Jesus descended into Hell before he rose again. But what does that mean? How could this neglected doctrine help us better understand all that Jesus did for us during Holy Week? For more, check out Matthew Emerson's…
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Cities of the Bible: Jericho
Jericho is one of the oldest cities on earth, and it plays a key role in the Bible. Set along a major road leading into the Promised Land, Jericho has always been a border town on the edge of the desert. Joshua and the army of Israel conquered it by God's power in the Old Testament; Jesus and his...
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What Is Left of the Night with Mark Buchanan
In the little town of Le Chambon, a pastor, a spy, a philosopher, and a refugee live under the Nazi threat. Shuttling Jews to safety, these heroes deal with loss, tragedy, triumph, and the experience of not knowing what’s next. In Mark Buchanan's new novel, What Is Left of the Night, enter the...
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Cities of the Bible: Babel
Babel is the first major city in the Bible. On the plains on Shinar, people build a monument to themselves. They rebel against God and his commands. This city becomes Babylon, the paradigm for the way cities amplify human sinfulness. Babylon runs all the way through the Bible and shows us God's...
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Cities of the Bible
The Bible is full of cities, many of which still exist today. From beginning to end, cities play a big role in God's plan for the redemption of the world. In this series, we'll look at some of the most important cities in the Bible and trace their storylines to see God's redemptive work through...
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The Jewish Wars: Masada
More than three years after Jerusalem had been destroyed, the last group of rebels holed up in the fortress of Masada. More than a thousand feet above the plain, Masada was nearly impenetrable. Led by their leader, Eleazar ben Yair, this group of brave Jews would be remembered forever as freedom...
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The Jewish Wars: The Destruction of the Temple
In 70 AD, the Romans had encircled Jerusalem. Inside, warring factions were striving for power and weakening the defense. In just a few months, the city and the temple would be destroyed. What caused this destruction, and could it have been prevented?
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The Burnout Society with Terry Feix
In this episode, Cole and Terry Feix delve into Byung-Chul Han's book, The Burnout Society, exploring the causes of burnout, anxiety, and depression in modern society. They discuss the shift from an immunological age to an achievement society, where the focus on productivity leads to...
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The Best Books of 2025!
It's one of our favorite episodes of the year! Cole and Terry discuss their favorite books from 2025 and a few for next year as well. Let us know your favorites from this year! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Best Books of 2025 03:02 Reflections on Reading Habits 05:56 Exploring Hasidic…
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The Jews vs. Rome with Dr. Barry Strauss
The Romans had dealt with uprisings before; it was the cost of having an empire. But there was something different about 70 AD. The Jews had challenged the Romans too many times, and now the Roman legions, led by the future emperors Vespasian and Titus, surrounded the city. The story is one of...
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When Christians Disagree with Dr. Tim Cooper
Why is it so hard to navigate disagreements with other Christians? In his new book, When Christians Disagree: Lessons from the Fractured Relationship of John Owen and Richard Baxter, Dr. Tim Cooper uses the historical differences between two giants of the faith, John Owen and Richard Baxter, as a...
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The Jewish Wars: Rumblings in Judea
In the early 60s AD, leadership changes and warring factions produced the rumblings of war. Jewish rebels closed the temple to foreigners, and the Romans extracted taxes from the temple treasury. The leaders who emerged would play decisive roles in the events to follow. Was this the point of no...
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The Jewish Wars: Jews in the Time of Jesus
After the time of Jesus, the Jews revolted against the Romans. This series of wars and rebellions led to the destruction of the temple in 70 AD. This monumental event has shaped the New Testament, the church, and the Jewish people to this day. How did it happen? In this first episode, Cole and...
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Following Jesus in the Age of Hitler with Dr. Alec Ryrie
"A century ago, the most potent moral figure was Jesus Christ. Now it is Adolf Hitler." This bold statement from Dr. Alec Ryrie frames an exchange that has been made in our society. We know what we're against; what are we for? In this episode, Cole speaks with Alec Ryrie about the moral landscape...
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A New Discovery in Israel Proves the Bible True Again
Near the Western Wall, archaeologists found a small clay tablet from the King of Assyria demanding that the Kingdom of Judah pay tribute. It's the first time an Assyrian inscription has been found in Jerusalem, and it falls perfectly in place during the story of Hezekiah, who defied Assyria and...
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The Israeli Gaza Peace Plan. Will the Ceasefire Hold?
Three weeks ago, the Trump administration announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a peace plan in Gaza. Now, it looks as though it might fall apart. Cole and Terry discuss the peace plan, summarize the major moves over the last year, and look to the future.
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Jesus in Job
Job is the longest sustained meditation on suffering in the Bible. Job, the righteous man, suffers horrendously, is accused of wrongdoing, but is vindicated in the end. It's not difficult to see a picture of Christ in this book. But the parallels go ever deeper. In this episode, Cole and Terry...
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