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Tending Our Nets

by Joshua Sherman

This podcast is focused on exploring the Gospel - the Good News - about Jesus Christ, in as much of its fullness, impact, and beauty as we can. It is aimed at equipping Christians to share the Gospel with everyone they know. Non-Christian explorers are most welcome, too!

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  1. 52 - Interview: The Gospel is Bigger Than You Think (w/ Anthony Delgado)

    “The Gospel Is Bigger Than You Think” can be ordered here: https://www.anthonydelgado.net/books/the-gospel-is-bigger-than-you-think Check out Anthony’s blog/website here: https://www.anthonydelgado.net/

  2. SPECIAL: Discussion - Atonement and Sacrifice

    This special episode features a discussion about sacrifice and atonement, featuring Spencer Owen, Phil Bray, Troy Yurchak, and Joshua Sherman. This discussion is a response to the recent Bible Project episodes on Atonement and Burnt Offerings, as part of their overview of the Leviticus scroll....

  3. 50 - The Destiny of Believers - Theosis

    Michael Gorman on becoming the Gospel, being conformed to the image of Christ, and theosis. https://onscript.study/podcast/michael-j-gorman-becoming-the-gospel/ Michael Heiser’s Supernatural covers this in a really helpful way, in later chapters....

  4. 49 - The Destiny of Believers - The Incarnation

    Fr. John Behr’s translation of Athanasius’s “On The Incarnation”, which includes a Foreword by C.S. Lewis, and Fr. Behr’s Introduction, is a great read for exploring the implications of the Incarnation of Christ more deeply....

  5. 48 - The Destiny of Believers - Partakers of the Divine Nature

    Michael Heiser’s Supernatural covers this in a really helpful way, in later chapters. https://www.amazon.com/Supernatural-Bible-Teaches-Unseen-Matters/dp/1577995589

  6. 47 - The Destiny of Believers - Children of God II

    Michael Heiser’s Supernatural covers this in a really helpful way, in later chapters. https://www.amazon.com/Supernatural-Bible-Teaches-Unseen-Matters/dp/1577995589

  7. 46 - The Destiny of Believers - Children of God I

    Michael Heiser’s Supernatural covers this in a really helpful way, in later chapters. https://www.amazon.com/Supernatural-Bible-Teaches-Unseen-Matters/dp/1577995589

  8. 45 - The Destiny of Believers - Eternity II

    Michael Heiser’s Supernatural covers this in a really helpful way, in later chapters. https://www.amazon.com/Supernatural-Bible-Teaches-Unseen-Matters/dp/1577995589 Randy Alcorn has written extensively on what eternal life will be like after Jesus returns, in his book “Heaven.” I’d recommend…

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  9. 44 - The Destiny of Believers - Eternity I

  10. 43 - The Destiny of Believers - Intermediated State

    Dr. Michael Heiser approached this topic recently on the Naked Bible Podcast, when going through Revelation 20, around 00:35:25. https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/podcast/naked-bible-393-revelation-20/ Dr. Justin Bass explores an important angle on this - how Christ's resurrection impacted those who...

  11. 42 - The Destiny of Believers - New Creation

    If you want dive into this more, I highly recommend NT Wright's "The Challenge of Jesus": https://www.amazon.com/Challenge-Jesus-Rediscovering-Who-Was/dp/0830836969/ref=sr_1_1

  12. 41 - The Image of God - Summary

    For more on the Image and Glory of God, see: Dr. Matthew Bates, “The Gospel Precisely” https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Precisely-Surprisingly-Christ-Theology/dp/1949921662 Dr. Haley Goranson-Jacob, “Conformed to the Image of His Son: Reconsidering Paul’s Theology of Glory in Romans”...

  13. 40 - Christ Restores the Image of God

  14. 39 - The Image of God - Bearing God's Name 2

    For more on Bearing God’s Name check out the following resources. Dr. Carmen Imes’s interview with the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/podcast/taking-gods-name-vain/ Dr. Carmen Imes’s book on this topic: https://www.amazon.com/Bearing-Gods-Name-Sinai-Matters/dp/0830852697/ref=sr_1_1

  15. 38 - The Image of God - Hallowed Be Your Name

    For a more detailed look at The Lord’s Prayer, including “Hallowed Be Thy Name”, check out this episode from the After Class Podcast: https://afterclass.libsyn.com/225-our-fatherupdated For more on Bearing God’s Name check out the following resources. Dr. Carmen Imes’s interview with the Bible...

  16. 37 - The Image of God - Bearing God's Name

    For more on Bearing God’s Name check out the following resources. Dr. Carmen Imes’s interview with the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/podcast/taking-gods-name-vain/ Dr. Carmen Imes’s book on this topic: https://www.amazon.com/Bearing-Gods-Name-Sinai-Matters/dp/0830852697/ref=sr_1_1

  17. 36 - The Image of God - Children of God

    For more on the Image of God, check out the following resources: Dr. Matthew Bates, “The Gospel Precisely”: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Precisely-Surprisingly-Christ-Theology/dp/1949921662 Dr. Carmen Imes's "Take Two Podcast" on the Image of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cViaV350o Dr....

  18. 35 - The Image of God and the Fall

    For more on the Image of God, check out the following resources: Dr. Matthew Bates, “The Gospel Precisely”: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Precisely-Surprisingly-Christ-Theology/dp/1949921662 Dr. Carmen Imes's "Take Two Podcast" on the Image of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cViaV350o Dr....

  19. 34 - Image of God - Personal Implications

    For more on the Image of God, check out the following resources: Dr. Carmen Imes's "Take Two Podcast" on the Image of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cViaV350o Dr. Catherine McDowell on the Image of God, on the Alabaster Jar podcast:...

  20. 33 - Image of God - Mission and Morals

    For more on the Image of God, check out the following resources: Dr. Carmen Imes's "Take Two Podcast" on the Image of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cViaV350o Dr. Catherine McDowell on the Image of God, on the Alabaster Jar podcast:...

  21. 32 - Image of God - Ethical Implications

    For more on the Image of God, check out the following resources: Dr. Carmen Imes's "Take Two Podcast" on the Image of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cViaV350o Dr. Catherine McDowell on the Image of God, on the Alabaster Jar podcast:...

  22. 31 - Image of God - Who Bears the Image?

    For more on the Image of God, check out the following resources: Dr. Carmen Imes's "Take Two Podcast" on the Image of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7cViaV350o Dr. Catherine McDowell on the Image of God, on the Alabaster Jar podcast:...

  23. 30 - Image of God - What Is It?

    Have you ever wondered what it means to be made in the Image of God? In this episode, I give a quick rundown on the main views on what this means, and propose what I think the best understanding of it is. Of course, as we continue this series, I'll discuss a lot more about the Image, and how it...

  24. 29 - Kingdom Summary and Destiny Intro

    In this episode, a quick summary of the "Gospel of God's Victory" series we just wrapped up, and a look at the upcoming series, "The Purpose of Humanity and the Destiny of Believers." Note - We’re taking a quick break until the beginning of September. See you then!

  25. 28 - Jesus's Victory Over Death

    Jesus's victory over death - and "him who held the power of death - that is, the devil" (see Hebrews 2), is central to the Gospel. As Paul argues, "if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is futile; you are still dead in your sins" (1 Corinthians 15), and "He was delivered over to death…

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  26. 27 - Jesus's "Exodus"

    The connection between Jesus's death and the Passover Lamb is pretty well understood. In this episode, we take a look at another detail that connects Jesus's death and resurrection with the Old Testament - Luke referring to Jesus's "exodus" in his account of the Transfiguration. Just as YHWH's...

  27. 26 - The Gospel and Politics

    How does better understanding the Gospel, and God's expectations for our response to it, help us think more clearly about how - and how not - to engage in politics?

  28. 25 - Gospel Allegiance

    For more on seeing “Faith” as “Allegiance”, I recommend spending some time with Matthew Bates’s work. “Gospel Allegiance” is a bit briefer, and aimed more at pastors and lay people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CbqMMh_xb8...

  29. 24 - Good News For All

    In this episode, I ask the question, "Is the Gospel good news for everyone?", and look at how it is good news for all people without distinction, but not good news for people without condition. The Gospel is only truly good news for those who respond with faith/trust/allegiance in Jesus.

  30. 23 - Putting Jesus in a Box

    In this episode, I critique a view that is becoming more common - that we should use the incarnate Christ as our only measuring stick for telling us what God is like. Yes, it is one of our clearest views, but looking only at Jesus' earthly ministry ignores what the Son was doing before the...

  31. 22 - Kingdom - Already But Not Yet

    In this episode, I mention John Nugent's "Endangered Gospel". For this and other recommended books, podcasts, and resources, check out my recommended resources here: https://ravencreeksc.com/tendingournets/2021/2/3/recommended-reading-and-resources

  32. 21 - The Cross as Jesus' Coronation

    For more detail, check out the following resources. The Naked Bible Podcast describes the process Israelite kings would generally go through to be coronated - a pattern that the Gospels display with Jesus. https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/podcast/naked-bible-333-the-israelite-king-and-jesus-as-king/...

  33. 20 - The Gospel and Christmas

    For more detail on this, check out Mark Ward’s video on the “false friend” (word that we think we understand, but probably don’t) that I’m highlighting here.

  34. 19 - The Gospel and Persecution

    In this episode, I take a look at how a better understanding of gospel helps us make sense of the persecution the early church faced.

  35. 18 - The Gospel of Victory - New Testament Context

    Note - I mentioned Julius Caesar a few times in this episode. I was intending to talk about Caesar Augustus with those comments, as he is the more immediate, contemporary example of emperors seeing themselves as divine, declaring their own "gospel", etc. Notes The OnScript podcast hosted R. Alan...

  36. 17 - The Gospel of Victory and Hellenism

    The Bema Discipleship podcast has a great series covering context like this, and a longer episode discussing this precise point - Alexander the Great’s “gospel” of Hellenism.

  37. 16 - The Gospel of Victory (Old Testament)

    This episode starts a new series - on the context of the term "Gospel" in the Bible - starting with the context in the Old Testament.

  38. 15 - Good News - Summary of the Big Picture Gospel

    In this episode, I review what we've covered in the "Big Picture Gospel" series. Next up - the Gospel of God's victory and Kingship.

  39. Ep 14 - Good News - Babel and Pentecost

    In this episode, I talk about one specific example of the good news - the reversal of Babel that God brought about at Pentecost. This brings a whole new perspective on the Exile!

  40. 13 - Good News - Abraham and the Gospel

    In this episode, I talk about the Gospel in the Old Testament - the Good News that God told to Abraham, and how followers of Jesus fit into that story by faith.

  41. 12 - Good News - The Story of the Bible

    In this episode, we talk about the big picture story of the Bible as a chiasm or “sandwich" - that God made creation for a specific purpose, and that God is bringing creation toward that purpose one step at a time. This story centers on Jesus - His incarnation, life, ministry, death, and...

  42. 11 - Good News - God's Not Done!

    In this episode, we talk about the good news that God isn't done with creation. The brokenness that we see around us isn't permanent! God has great plans to restore creation and bring people into His family, through Jesus.

  43. 10 - Good News - Creation Was Made Good!

    In this episode, I pivot to looking at the big picture “good news” - beginning with the recognition that when God made creation, He called it “good”, and when God made humankind, He called us “very good.”

  44. 09 - Bad News - Natural Evil

    In this episode, I take a quick look at the third facet of the bad news that ultimate Good News needs to address - natural "evil".

  45. 08 - Bad News

    In this episode, I continue our look at the "bad news", setting the baseline for our look at the truly Good News - the big picture Gospel of Jesus Christ! Notes For a more detailed look at the image of God, check out Dr. Carmen Imes’ “Take Two Podcast” episode on that topic, here.

  46. 07 - Bad News - The Current Human Condition

    In this episode, I start our look at the “big picture” Gospel, by giving us a baseline, the “bad news” - the current human condition.

  47. 06 - Fulcrum and Lever

    In this episode, I discuss the relationship between the "Romans Road" approach to presenting the Gospel, and the things I'll be discussing as we move forward.

  48. 05 - Romans Road (pt. 2)

    In this episode, we continue our quick look at the Romans Road presentation of the Gospel, looking at some of its limitations, and talk about why it helps to go deeper in our understanding of the Gospel.” Notes Teen Missions has a printable version of the “Romans Road” presentation of the Gospel…

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  49. 04 - Romans Road (pt. 1)

    In this episode, we take a quick look at the "Romans Road", exploring the strengths and weaknesses of this presentation of the Gospel. Check out our website for more resources on engaging with this topic. https://ravencreeksc.com/tendingournets

  50. 03 - Why should we share the Gospel?

    This episode explores some of the big reasons Christians need to be sharing the Gospel. We're familiar with some of these, but I hope something new here catches your attention, and helps Christians step beyond their comfort zones to share the hope they have with those around them. For a quick...

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This podcast is focused on exploring the Gospel - the Good News - about Jesus Christ, in as much of its fullness, impact, and beauty as we can. It is aimed at equipping Christians to share the Gospel with everyone they know. Non-Christian explorers are most welcome, too!

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