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The Business at Hand #6 – Faithfulness and Judgment
In Focus - December 01, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutesThis episode concludes "The Business at Hand" series by returning to Luke 19 for a final look at two big, important Christian ideas: faithfulness and judgment. Share this episode
The Business at Hand #5 – Being Empowered by the Holy Spirit
In Focus - November 20, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutesLuke records our last account of the King's final instructions for the disciples just before his ascension. After recounting many details we've heard previously from Matthew, Mark, and John, Luke makes this distinct and important contribution to the business at hand – the King doesn't intend for...
The Business at Hand #4 – Bringing Peace and Reconciliation
In Focus - November 13, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutesJohn brings us our third account of the King's business for the disciples between his ascension and his return. Specifically, our business is to be ambassadors of peace and reconciliation. The business at hand is to see people being made right with God, right with each other, and right in the wo...
The Business at Hand #3 – Gospeling
In Focus - November 09, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutesToday's episode brings into focus the business at hand according to the King's commission in Mark - Gospeling. Share this episode [email protected]
The Business at Hand #2 – Discipling
In Focus - November 02, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutesMatthew 28 records the first account of the King's final instructions for his disciples before his ascension. This "Great Commission" is simply this: Make Disciples. Today's episode is simply an exercise in hearing what Jesus had to say: 1. Everyone is to BE a disciple. And every disciple is t...
The Business at Hand #1 - The King's Business
In Focus - October 31, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutesToday's episode is 1 of 5 regarding the business at hand for those of us living between the King's ascension and his return. Episode Link [email protected]
Movement #3 – Jesus' Vision and Example
In Focus - May 29, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutesToday we look at Mark 4:26–29 and Jesus' vision of life when he is our Savior and King. This vision matches Jesus' own example of ministry, mission, and disciple making. Globally, this passage corresponds with a simple tool known as 4Fields, which brings into focus, clearly and simply, a vision ...
Movements #2 – Distinct Movement Values
In Focus - May 22, 2023 15:00 - 8 minutesThis second episode on movements explores 2 pairs of values, 2 pairs of biblical principles important for initiating and sustaining disciple-making and church-planting movements. https://www.buzzsprout.com/806117/episodes/12895860
Movements #1 — Who's doing what?!
In Focus - November 17, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutesI'm back! After a much-longer-than-expected hiatus, it's time for a quick look back on what God was doing back in the days of the New Testament to appreciate what (and how) God is moving in the world today. (You can also check out this movement overview video.) It's great to be back kicking off...
Living in Babylon #7 – Like Father, Like Son
In Focus - November 17, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutesToday finds us in Daniel 5 discovering a number of poignant takeaways from the examples of Belshazzar (what NOT to do) and Daniel (what to do) as the historical Babylonian empire comes to an end. Contact email: [email protected] Discovering Jesus (Amazon link) Today's episode: https...
Living in Babylon #6 – You Never Know....
In Focus - November 03, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutesThis episode continues our look at how to live faithfully in the intersection of culture, politics, and faith in often less-than-ideal circumstances. Learning from the events of Daniel 4, we learn that, regarding life in Babylon, it's hard to predict exactly how things are going to unfold. What ...
Living in Babylon #5 – Adventures in Missing the Point
In Focus - October 25, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutesToday's episode is setup by an epic adventure in missing the point. God has spoken. But a short memory and blinding pride get the best of an evil king, setting us up for one of the most famous stories in the Bible. It has a lot to teach us about living in Babylon and it's pretty enjoyable along ...
Living in Babylon #4 (Daniel 1–7) – Prudence, Discretion, and Dependence
In Focus - October 19, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutesToday's episode dives into Daniel 2 to see what we might have to learn from Daniel about living faithfully in the intersection of politics, history, and culture. What emerges are some big ideas: Prudence, Discretion, and Dependence. Here's a direct link to today's episode: https://www.buzzsprou...
Living in Babylon #4 – Prudence, Discretion, and Dependence
In Focus - October 19, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutesToday's episode dives into Daniel 2 to see what we might have to learn from Daniel about living faithfully in the intersection of politics, history, and culture. What emerges are some big ideas: Prudence, Discretion, and Dependence. Here's a direct link to today's episode: https://www.buzzsprou...
Living in Babylon #3 – Concession and Distinction
In Focus - October 13, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutesToday's episode dives into Daniel 1 in search of wisdom and big ideas by which we might better discern how live faithfully in the intersection of history, politics, religion, and culture. It's certainly not easy, but it's doable. What emerges is a pair of surprising and challenging ideas: conce...
Daniel and Babylon #3 – Concession and Distinction
In Focus - October 13, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutesToday's episode dives into Daniel 1 in search of wisdom and big ideas by which we might better discern how live faithfully in the intersection of history, politics, religion, and culture. It's certainly not easy, but it's doable. What emerges is a pair of surprising and challenging ideas: conce...
Living in Babylon #3 (Daniel 1–7) – Concession and Distinction
In Focus - October 13, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutesToday's episode dives into Daniel 1 in search of wisdom and big ideas by which we might better discern how live faithfully in the intersection of history, politics, religion, and culture. It's certainly not easy, but it's doable. What emerges is a pair of surprising and challenging ideas: conce...
Living in Babylon #2 – Interview with Mark Thomas
In Focus - September 28, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutesToday's episode, the second in the series, is an interview with Justin's long-time friend and inspiration behind the series on Daniel, Mark Thomas. Contact: [email protected] Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/806117/episodes/9274994
Daniel and Babylon #2 – Interview with Mark Thomas
In Focus - September 28, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutesToday's episode, the second in the series, is an interview with Justin's long-time friend and inspiration behind the series on Daniel, Mark Thomas. Contact: [email protected] Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/806117/episodes/9274994
Living in Babylon #2 (Daniel 1–7) – Interview with Mark Thomas
In Focus - September 28, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutesToday's episode, the second in the series, is an interview with Justin's long-time friend and inspiration behind the series on Daniel, Mark Thomas. Contact: [email protected] Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/806117/episodes/9274994
Daniel and Babylon #1 – Introducing Babylon
In Focus - September 20, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutesThis episode kicks off a new series on Daniel and Babylon. It takes a look at the expansive role of Babylon in the biblical narrative and imagination from Genesis 10 all the way to Revelation 18. This sets us up to understand and appreciate the value of what we discover in Daniel 1–7. Daniel was...
Living in Babylon #1 (Daniel 1–7) – Introducing Babylon
In Focus - September 20, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutesThis episode kicks off a new series on Daniel and Babylon. It takes a look at the expansive role of Babylon in the biblical narrative and imagination from Genesis 10 all the way to Revelation 18. This sets us up to understand and appreciate the value of what we discover in Daniel 1–7. Daniel was...
Living in Babylon #1 – Introducing Babylon
In Focus - September 20, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutesThis episode kicks off a new series on Daniel and Babylon. It takes a look at the expansive role of Babylon in the biblical narrative and imagination from Genesis 10 all the way to Revelation 18. This sets us up to understand and appreciate the value of what we discover in Daniel 1–7. Daniel was...
Biblical Considerations on Women #5 – Leadership and Giftings
In Focus - September 13, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutesThe final episode of this series explores the gifting and calling of women into leadership in the Church. [email protected] Episode link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/806117/episodes/9187818
Biblical Considerations on Women #4 - Household Codes
In Focus - September 07, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutesThe household code passages have been common go-to prooftexts for advocates of "Christian" patriarchy. In today's episode, we revisit Ephesians 5-6, Colossians 3, and 1 Peter 2-3 giving attention to their content in light of both context and consistency. Ephesians 5-6 Colossians 3 1 Peter 2-3...
Biblical Considerations on Women #3 - Is Paul contradicting himself? (1 Timothy 2)
In Focus - May 13, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutesToday's episode builds into one of a couple passages most commonly used as proof-texts for the subjugation of women in the church (1 Timothy 2). This passage and this episode force a high degree of thoughtfulness in order to reconcile this brief statement with the rest of the teaching and practi...
Biblical Considerations on Women #3 - Is Paul contracting himself? (1 Timothy 2)
In Focus - May 13, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutesToday's episode builds into one of a couple passages most commonly used as proof-texts for the subjugation of women in the church (1 Timothy 2). This passage and this episode force a high degree of thoughtfulness in order to reconcile this brief statement with the rest of the teaching and practi...
Biblical Consideration on Women #2 - Underlying Arguments
In Focus - May 13, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutesJust under the surface, the conversations about women in the Church, women in Church leadership, and women in ministry are very familiar. The sticky points about women in the church regarding church polity have to do with greatness and titles. Fortunately, the disciples and the religious leaders...
Biblical Considerations on Women #2 - These Conversations Sound Familiar
In Focus - May 12, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutesJust under the surface, the conversations about women in the Church, women in Church leadership, and women in ministry are very familiar. The sticky points about women in the church regarding church polity have to do with greatness and titles. Fortunately, the disciples and the religious leaders...
Biblical Considerations on Women #1 - Subjugation, Homosexuality, and God's Design
In Focus - May 10, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutesToday's episode in the first in a series on Women: Women and God's Design, Women in the Church, Women in Ministry, etc. This topic is often conflated with other cultural and ecclesiological matters, especially regarding biblical interpretation and authority. Today's episode offers a nuanced pers...
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