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The Godwit Podcast
by Paul Smith and David Kowalick
David Kowalick and Paul Smith discuss matters of Christian theology, the bible, church and Christianity.
Episodes
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Ep 43: The Future Of Godwit
Godwit is changing direction, not with the type of content but the way we want to present it. In this episode #43 of The Godwit Podcast we discuss our change of direction. Sign up to our email list to stay up to date whenever we produce new content: https://mailchi.mp/40d8a51b813e/godwit-media…
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Ep 42: It's Not Good For Man To Be Alone
Genesis 1 & 2 describe humanity as being made in the image of God, male and female, and that it is not good for humans to be alone. In this episode #42 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss how part of the goodness of creation before the fall was in the relationships...
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Ep 41: Genesis 1 & 2 - The Foundation For The Whole Story Of The Bible
The first 2 chapters of Genesis lay an important foundation for the whole story of the Bible. How we read these chapters effects how read the rest of the story. In this episode #41 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss how to read the early chapters of Genesis as…
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Ep 40: Where Do We Go When We die?
In our previous podcast episode we made the claim that no one goes to heaven when they die, that instead the destiny of the people of God is to have resurrected bodies on a new earth. But then, what happens to us before then, between death and the time of resurrection? In this episode #40 of The...
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Ep 39: Heaven Is Not Our Destination
Many Christians believe that we go to heaven as disembodied souls when we die, and that heaven is our final destination for spending eternity. Neither of those ideas are actually biblical. In this episode #39 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss what the Bible...
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Ep 38: What Is Biblical Faith? // Faithfulness, Believing Loyalty & Allegiance
What is faith? What is the relationship between the words "faith" and "believe"? Does God have faith? Faith is most commonly understood these days as a religious word, but in the 1st Century context of the New Testament it was a widely used societal term, with different connotations to the way we...
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Ep 37: Justification By Faith vs Works - A False Dichotomy?
According to the bible we are justified by faith, not by works. But what does that mean? In this episode #37 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss what faith and works of the law mean in Paul's letters, and why faith and "good works" are not mutually exclusive in...
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Ep 36: Justification In Context // Old vs New Covenant
To really understand justification in the New Testament it needs to be understood in the right context. In this episode #36 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss how a distorted grand narrative of the Bible as well as a distorted understanding of the New Testament...
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Ep 35: Justification // Defining A Righteous Person
What is a righteous person, according to the Bible? And what does justification mean? In this episode #35 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss both of these questions, and try to give a simple and clear summary of each as a foundation to build on for upcoming...
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Ep 34: What Is Righteousness? // The Righteousness Of God
The whole concept of righteousness has become a bit muddied throughout Christian history. In this episode #34 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we continue our discussion of righteousness by looking at what is meant by "the righteousness of God", including distinguishing it...
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Ep 33: Where Imputed Righteousness Went Wrong - Greek Philosophy, Medieval Corruption & The Reformation
A popular belief in modern Christianity is that we get "Christ's righteousness credited to our account." This is known as the "imputation of Christ's righteousness". It's a popular idea, but is it biblical? In this episode #33 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss…
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Ep 32: Genesis 4 WRECKS Popular Theology
After the events of "The Fall" in Genesis 3, humanity became instantly enslaved to sin and separated from God. Or so a lot of popular theology says. But does that theology square up with the story as it continues in the very next chapter? In this episode #32 of The Godwit Podcast, Paul Smith…
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Ep 31: "There Is No One Righteous"... Or Is There??
The apostle Paul famously says in Romans 3:10 that, "There is no one righteous, not even one." This verse has been used as the foundation for a whole doctrinal system about righteousness and justification. But what do we do with all the scriptures that seem to say that there are, in fact…
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Ep 30: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 9) // Establishing The New Covenant Community
"Atonement creates the kingdom of God," says biblical scholar Scot McKnight. In this episode #30 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we round out our series on "Why Did Jesus Die?" with a summary of our discussions on this topic and our conclusion: that the various aspects…
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Ep 29: How Important Is Good Theology?
Good theology and doctrine are obviously important for Christians, but how important, and why? In episode #29 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we give our answers to this question. We'd also love to hear your answers, let us know your thoughts in the comments for this...
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Ep 28: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 8) // Historical "Atonement" Theories
Throughout Christian history a few major theories of "The Atonement" (what Jesus achieved through his death) have emerged. In this episode #28 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss a few of the most prominent ones and how well they square up with the Bible and...
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Ep 27: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 7) // Died For Our Sins & Isaiah 53
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins? And that we have been "bought at a price"? Was Jesus' death a form of payment? In this episode #27 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we discuss these questions, the use of the word "for", and we take a big look at the…
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Ep 26: The Godwit Podcast - Who Are We, What Are We Doing, And Why?
As the title suggests, this episode of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith is a little overview of who we are, what we're trying to do, and the motivation behind it. This episode is also available to watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/l4cULgFdu_w Contact us through our website...
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Ep 25: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 6) // Rescue From Sin And Evil Powers Through Death
"I have been crucified WITH Christ," says the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20. This is not substitutionary language but participatory - Christ didn't die as our substitute, instead of us, but as our representative, and we join him in his death. In this episode of The Godwit Podcast with David...
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Ep 24: Romans 3:25 // Jesus is a... propitiation? Expiation? Mercy seat?
Romans 3:25 is the verse most often cited regarding atonement in the New Testament, but how to translate this verse and what it means is hotly debated. It all hinges on the Greek word "hilasterion", which is translated, depending on the translation, as propitiation, expiation, mercy seat or...
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Ep 23: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 5) // Atonement In The New Testament
There are several different motifs used in the New Testament to explain the significance of Jesus' death, one of which is the "sacrifice of atonement". In this episode, #23 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith, we discuss how the New Testament refers to Jesus' death as an...
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Ep 22: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 4) // Sin Offering & Day Of Atonement
The word most commonly used to explain Jesus' death is "atonement". But what even is atonement? In this episode #22 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we continue looking at the concept of atonement in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Israelite…
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Ep 21: Why Did Jesus Die? (pt 3) // Atonement In The Old Testament
The word most commonly used to explain Jesus' death is "atonement". But what even is atonement? In this episode #21 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we go right into looking at the concept of atonement in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Israelite...
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Ep 20: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 2) // Levitical Sacrifices
Jesus' death is often referred to as a sacrifice. But what is a sacrifice even for? Do all sacrifices achieve the same thing? In this episode #20 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith we begin a discussion of the sacrifices used in Ancient Israel, particularly the sacrifices...
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Ep 19: Why Did Jesus Die? (Pt 1) // Is It All About Atonement?
The death of Jesus is a key part of the story of Christianity. But why did he die and what did his death achieve? Was his death all about atonement? Did he take our punishment in our place so that we could be forgiven? What does it mean that Jesus was "the lamb of God"? This episode #19 of The...
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Ep 18: 1 Corinthians 15 // The Gospel and Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 is usually the go-to passage for a description of the gospel. But is this passage used correctly? In this episode we discuss how this passage fits with other scriptural definitions of the gospel, and also the larger context of the whole of 1 Corinthians 15, which is about...
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Ep 17: Did The Gospel Change After The Cross?
When Jesus began his ministry he announced the gospel that "The kingdom of God is near." Throughout his ministry his favourite topic was the kingdom of God. But was that a temporary message, just for Israel for that time? After his crucifixion, did the gospel then become a message about atonement...
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Ep 16: The Gospel In Christmas Carols
In this episode we discuss several popular Christmas carols and how they contain a very clear message if we know how to listen: The gospel. This is episode #16 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. You can also watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lQFUXjNMEK4…
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Ep 15: The Crucifixion Of Jesus and Psalm 22 // "Why Have You Forsaken Me?"
Episode #15 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. Continuing on from our last episode, we discuss the crucifixion of Jesus and how, again, his identity as Messiah is front and centre of the narrative. We also take a look at Psalm 22, which is referenced multiple times in the...
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Ep 14: The Trial Of Jesus // "Tell Us If You Are The Christ!"
Episode #14 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. In this episode we discuss the narrative of Jesus' trial in the lead up to his execution. It is a narrative filled with a very prominent theme: the identity of Jesus. Listen in as we discuss Jesus' claim to be king/Christ/ Son…
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Ep 13: The Last Supper - Passover And A New Covenant For The Forgiveness Of Sins
Episode #13 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. The Christian practice of Communion or the Eucharist is based on the last supper that Jesus had with his disciples the night before his crucifixion. This supper has big theological implications for how Jesus saw his own…
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Ep 12: Return Of The King // Jesus' Triumphal Entry To Jerusalem
Episode #12 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. In this episode we discuss Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem shortly before his death, and how this scene is absolutely loaded with significance from hundreds of years of Jewish expectation, reaching back to the Exile and...
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Ep 11: The Ministry Of Jesus - Bringing The Kingdom Of God
Episode #11 of The Godwit Podcast with David Kowalick and Paul Smith. Jesus did and said a lot of things during his earthly ministry, and we could spend years discussing it all. But in this episode we try to give a brief overview and discuss how Jesus' ministry as a whole was to bring the kingdom...
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Ep 10: Is The Kingdom Of God Inclusive Or Exclusive?
In episode #10 of The Godwit Podcast, David Kowalick and Paul Smith discuss whether the kingdom of God is inclusive or exclusive, and what it takes to get into the kingdom.
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Ep 9: Jesus' Baptism And Temptation - Walk Like A Man
Immediately before beginning his public ministry, Jesus is baptised, anointed by God and then sent into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by the devil. In this episode of the Godwit Podcast, David Kowalick and Paul Smith discuss the details of Jesus' baptism and temptation and how...
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Ep 8: John The Baptist - Herald Of The Messiah
Continuing our series on the gospel of the kingdom of God, we take a look at John the Baptist and his task of preparing the people of Israel for their long awaited king to come, the Messiah Jesus.
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Ep 7: The Birth Of Jesus - All About The Coming Of The Messiah
In this episode we look at the birth of Jesus as told in the gospel accounts of Matthew and Luke. There is a very clear theme in all of the stories: the Messiah, anticipated by the Old Testament, has arrived.
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Ep 6: The Gospel Backstory - The Messiah In The Old Testament
In this episode we trace the idea of the Messianic king in the Old Testament, from Abraham to Jacob, Judah, David and some of the many references by the psalmists and prophets.
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Ep 5: The Gospel Backstory: Introduction
In previous episodes we've discussed how the gospel is the declaration that the kingdom of God has arrived through its king, Jesus the Christ (Messiah), and how the preaching by the apostles in Acts centres on the claim that Jesus is the Christ. In this episode we introduce the backstory of the...
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Ep 4: What Is The Kingdom Of God?
In our series on the gospel we have shown that the gospel is the message that the kingdom of God has arrived through Jesus, the Messiah. But what is the kingdom of God and where is it?
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Ep 3: Gospel Facts In Acts (Part 2)
Continuing on with our discussion of the gospel as presented in Acts, we show that the consistent theme throughout the whole book is that Jesus is the Christ, as proven by his Davidic lineage and his resurrection from the dead.
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Ep 2: Gospel Facts In Acts (Part 1) - Peter's Sermon At Pentecost
The book of Acts in the Bible tells the story of the birth and expansion of the early church, led by the apostles who had been commissioned by Jesus. What was their message, the "gospel" they preached? We show what that gospel message is, using Paul's description of the gospel in the beginning of...
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Ep 1: What Is The Gospel? It's Probably Not What You Think...
The gospel is really important, it's the central idea of Christianity. But is the gospel most commonly preached in 21st Century Christianity the same one that Jesus and his apostles preached? This is the first in a series looking at the gospel as expressed in the Bible. You can view the video...
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David Kowalick and Paul Smith discuss matters of Christian theology, the bible, church and Christianity.
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