Best Theology In The Raw Podcasts (2025)

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Live from Exiles25: Social Justice & the Gospel. Thaddeus Williams & Malcolm Foley 56:06

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Subscribe to Theology in the Raw on Patreon to instantly unlock Part 2 of this episode for FREE. You'll get to watch Malcolm and Thaddeus interact with questions from each other and our live audience! Just head to www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw and select “Join for Free” to watch now. For this first video, I invited Dr. Thaddeus Williams and Rev.…

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Bonus Q&A - Preview (July) 5:12

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Subscribe to Theology in the Raw on Patreon to instantly unlock this full Bonus Q&A. You’ll also have access to a huge archive of bonus episodes, Extra Innings, and free video content from the Exiles in Babylon archives. Here’s the questions you’ll find when you unlock the full episode! * Huldah interpreted Scripture for men and was sanctioned by G…

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370: Reversed Thunder Part 7-Heavenly Salvific Sustenance 41:12

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In possibly my last offering before September, I try to wrap up m 7 week reading of Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson. That being said, I may try and do a proper overview episode from my home in August.By Michael Dean McLain

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Episode 43: Literary Devices in Ezekiel's Temple 57:42

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Jackie and Jordon take a look at the Temple described in Ezekiel 40-48 and apply the logic from the previous episodes about literary device interpretation. They examine how literary awareness influences the understanding of Eschatological passages. You will be blessed as you see the connections between Christ and the temple described in Ezekiel. Po…

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Son of an Israeli General Becomes an Activist for Palestinians 1:08:06

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Miko Peled is an Israeli-American, whose father Matti Peled was a famous Israeli general who served in the 1948 and 1967 war with the Israel Defense Force. Miko also served 3 years in the IDF. But he is now an activist advocating for Palestinian liberation and the end to the occupation. Miko is the founder and president at Palestine House of Freedo…

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Can AI Chatbots Boost Your Mental Health? A Christian Perspective on Technology and Faith 24:24

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Host: Dave Quak Overview: In this solo episode of Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak explores the role of AI chatbots, like Wysa, in supporting mental wellbeing, particularly from a Christian perspective. He examines their benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations, drawing on Christian thinkers to provide a balanced view on integrating AI into faith…

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Following God in the Midst of Suffering and Sin: Measha Brueggergosman-Lee 1:02:52

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Measha Brueggergosman-Lee is a professional singer and musician, who in 2024 became the first black recipient and youngest recipient ever of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Classical Music from the Governor General of Canada. She’s also the author of her memoir Something Is Always On Fire and is currently writing a sequel entitled Open-Hearted. …

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Shame-Sex Attraction (with Lucas Wilson) | Ep. 51 1:21:34

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What if we told the stories the church has tried to bury? In Episode 51 of Cabernet and Pray, I sit down with Lucas Wilson—academic, editor of Shame-Sex Attraction, and survivor. We dive into the sobering realities of conversion therapy, explore the toxic cocktail of shame and theology, and examine how fear—especially the fear of hell—is weaponized…

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369: Salvation Follows Judgement As The Sun Comes After The Storm-Reversed Thunder Part 6 41:57

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The place that judgement has in the grand scheme of things has often alluded me, and, frnankly, I have steered away from it like the plague. But in this chapter of Reversed Thunder, Peterson gives me a fresh perspective.By Michael Dean McLain

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Episode 42: Literary Forms of the Bible (Part 2) 1:00:16

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In part two of our topic on literary forms and devices used in the Bible, Jordon and Jackie provide further examples of instances in the Word where these devices are employed. By establishing their use in easily recognized passages, this makes it easier to identify their use in more complex passages, such as Matthew 24. Podcast Notes: https://docs.…

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Reflections on Israel-Palestine, the Destruction of Gaza, and the American Church: Dr. Daniel Bannoura 1:21:14

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Dr. Daniel Bannoura (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is a Palestinian theologian. His research focuses on the Quran, Christian-Muslim relations, and Palestinian theology. He's also a co-host of "Across the Divide", a podcast on faith and politics in the context of Palestine-Israel. And he’s on the organizational team for the upcoming “Church at the …

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Episode 011 | Parental Rights, School Retaliation & Math Lies with Ann Marie Banfield 1:50:52

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What happens when schools stop educating and start indoctrinating? Education advocate Ann Marie Banfield joins the Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast to expose the alarming reality behind school retaliation, mental health overreach, hidden student surveys, and the collapse of academic standards. From her work in New Hampshire to her nationwide advocacy,…

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How to Support Others While Facing Mental Health Struggles- With Dave and Jess Quak 34:02

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In this episode of Sunburnt Souls, host Dave Quak and his wife, Jess, dive into the vital topic of how individuals with mental health challenges can still be a source of support for their families. Focusing on faith, collaboration, and practical contributions, they explore five key areas—spiritual leadership, household help, financial management, p…

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Episode 41: Literary Forms of the Bible 1:05:23

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Explore the various literary forms that exist within ancient Hebrew and Greek writings as they are found in the Bible. Jordon and Jackie discuss why these are important and how they apply to diligent Bible study. You must adopt the perspective of the people who lived at the time to try to understand the way people wrote and communicated during that…

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Is it Good for Christians to be Involved in Sports? Dr. Ed Uszynski 1:03:14

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Dr. Ed Uszynski (PhD, Bowling Green State University) has been working with collegiate and professional athletes in various roles with Athletes in Action since 1992. He’s the author of Untangling Critical Race Theory: What Christians Need to Know and Why It Matters (IVP) and his most recent book, Away Game: A Christian Parents Guide to Navigating Y…

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368:Reversed Thunder Part 5-The Dragon Or The Lamb 44:47

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In this episode, I talk about the 9th chapter of Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson, The Last Word On Politics.By Michael Dean McLain

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What Can the Church Learn from Early Abolitionists? Dr. Daniel Hill 56:33

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Dr. Daniel Lee Hill (PhD, Wheaton College) is assistant professor of Christian theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. He is the author of several books, including his most recent book, Bearing Witness: What the Church Can Learn from Early Abolitionists (Baker Academic, 2025), which forms the basis of o…

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Surviving Depression, PTSD, Mania, Postpartum Depression, Epilepsy, Stroke & Brain Cancer! Tina's Story of Faith and Redemption 35:49

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📝 Podcast Show Notes Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, we follow one woman’s raw and redemptive journey through decades of mental illness, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, postpartum depression, stage 3 brain cancer, epilepsy, and a massive stroke. From the depths of despair to the heights of hope, she shares how Jesus carried her through t…

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The Religious History of the Land Now Called "America": Dr. Thomas Tweed 59:10

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Dr. Thomas A. Tweed, who did his graduate study at Harvard and Stanford, is the Harold and Martha Welch Professor of American Studies and Professor of History at Notre Dame University. Dr. Tweed served as president of the American Academy of Religion in 2015, the largest learned society for the study of religion. He is the author of many books, inc…

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Bonus Q&A (Women In Leadership) 5:54

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Subscribe to Theology in the Raw on Patreon to instantly unlock this full Bonus Q&A on women in leadership! You’ll also have access to a huge archive of bonus episodes, Extra Innings, and free video content from the Exiles in Babylon archives. Here’s the questions you’ll find when you unlock the full episode! * Are Egalitarian arguments similar to …

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Episode 40: Perspectives - Interview with Darin Begnaud 46:33

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Enjoy today's interview with our dear friend, Pastor Darin Begaud! Jordon and Darin spend some time sitting in the wilderness talking about Darin's testimony and his current passion for church unity. He exhorts our listeners about how important it is that we be completely united in love with fellow believers. He emphasizes that theology should make…

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What Makes a Nation Christian? | Ep. 50 33:13

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Is America a Christian nation? In this bold milestone episode of Cabernet and Pray, we take a hard look at Jesus’ own criteria for judging nations from Matthew 25. Spoiler: Jesus doesn’t mention Supreme Court rulings, Ten Commandments in schools, or how many evangelicals show up to vote. He talks about the poor, the immigrant, the sick, and the pri…

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367: Purified Prayer And Dignified Causality-Reversed Thurder Part 4 38:31

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I have a love/hate relationship with prayer. On the one hand, I find it hard to do consistently. On the other, I question its effectiveness. In this episode, I explore prayer in light of Eugene Peterson's book, Reversed Thunder, and have changed my opinions on prayer somewhat.By Michael Dean McLain

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A Raw Converastion about Women in Ministry: Dr. Sandy Richter 55:07

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Dr. Sandra Richter (PhD Harvard) is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College and, in Sandy's own words: "I'm Preston Sprinkle's best friend." Oh, glory! Sandy is also the author of several books including the incredible The Epic of Eden and an ongoing series of Bible Studies (written and video) called Epic of Eden Bible St…

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From Pigsties to Preachers: What Bacon, Spurgeon, and Mental Illness Teach Us About Grace 23:24

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This week on Sunburnt Souls, Dave Quak is back with another raw, real, and at times ridiculous episode—recorded while on family holiday, but packed with depth. He reflects on how short radio soundbites have unexpectedly spread across 14+ stations in Australia, sharing stories that connect faith and mental health in bite-sized doses. In this episode…

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Episode 39: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Part 2) 52:30

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Part two of our series on the Holy Spirit and the gifts focuses on the more apparently miraculous workings of the Holy Spirit. These include healings, faith, the utterance gifts, and tongues. Jordon and Jackie unpack what each of these gifts are, and how the Bible tells us they function within the Body. They explore stories of how they have witness…

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Is Abortion Ever Morally Permissible? Lila Rose 58:09

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Lila Rose is an anti-abortion activist who is the founder and president of the anti-abortion organization Live Action and the author of Fighting for Life: Becoming a Force for Change in a Wounded World. She's the host of the Lila Rose Show on YouTube and has engaged in a number of debates over the ethics of abortion. Join the Theology in the Raw co…

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Are Spiritual Gifts Still for Today? (Bonus Q&A Preview) 5:54

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Subscribe to Theology in the Raw on Patreon to instantly unlock this full Bonus Q&A, as well as a huge archive of bonus episodes, Extra Innings, and free video content from the Exiles in Babylon archives. Check out all the questions Preston tackled on today’s episode: * What are your thoughts on spiritual gifts, cessationism vs continuationism? * S…

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366: The Four Horses-Three Types Of War Brought Upon Earth-Reversed Thunder Part 3 45:57

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In this third episode about "Reversed Thunder", Eugene Peterson's work on Revelation, we meet the four famous horses: War, Famine, Pestilence, and the White Horse of Christ, Fathful, True and Righteous. These horses are not equal, nor are they on the same side. Three are evil, one is good. I'll leave it to you to figure out which is which.…

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Episode 38: Israel, Iran, and Ezekiel 38-39 1:02:32

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Who are Gog and Magog? How are Christians supposed to view the things happening in the Middle East? Is what we are currently seeing a fulfillment of prophecy? In light of recent events in Iran, Jordon and Jackie look at what the Scriptures say and attempt to divorce it from some commonly held interpretations that drive political and international t…

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What Is the Main Focus of Paul's Letter to the Romans? Dr. Joey Dodson 58:36

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Joey is my brotha from another motha. He also has a Ph.D. in New Testament from Aberdeen University, is the Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament at Denver Seminary, and is the author of several books and peer reviewed articles. In this conversation, Joey walks us through the four main lenses scholars use to assess the main focus of …

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Episode 010 | From ICU to NHL Draft Pick with Mike & Bill Murray 1:46:35

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What happens when an average high school athlete ends up drafted into the NHL? What happens when that same athlete sits down with his dad — a U.S. Army veteran, former mayor of Cumberland, and lifelong competitor? In this episode of Cumberland Unfiltered, Mike Murray joins the table to share how a near-death illness, a forgotten cassette tape, and …

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5 Real Stories of Faith and Mental Health: Mania, Grief, Anxiety, and Grace 23:26

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Dave Quak shares five real-life stories pulled from our one-minute soundbites airing on 14 Christian radio stations around Australia. From impulsively buying a house during a manic episode to watching a pelican steal a puppy, these moments are strange, hilarious, painful, and deeply human. Topics we cover: 🏠 Mental illness & impulse control (bipola…

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Sex, Procreation, and How Our Bodies Tell God's Story: Dr. Christopher West 1:09:04

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Dr. Christopher West serves as President of the Theology of the Body Institute near Philadelphia and as Professor of Theological Anthropology in its jointly sponsored master’s program with Pontifex University. Christopher is one of the world’s most recognized teachers of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. He’s written many books including Our Bod…

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The Cosmic Christ and Concrete Jesus (with Kevin Sweeney) | Ep. 49 1:13:39

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What if there’s more to Jesus than the guy in sandals from Nazareth? In this episode, Kevin Sweeney returns to dive into the deep end of the theological pool—exploring the radical beauty of the Cosmic Christ and the liberating call of the Concrete Jesus. It’s the episode where mysticism meets justice, the black prophetic tradition meets the mystics…

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365: Transforming Unreasonable Love: Reversed Thunder Part 2 42:35

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I begin by doing a poor job reporting what I've read this week of Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson and then move on to some christological thoughts on the Love of Jesus which leads to transformation and salvation.By Michael Dean McLain

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Episode 37: Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Part 1) 54:48

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In today's episode, Jordon and Jackie begin breaking down the natural ministry gifts of the Holy Spirit. They examine the unique ways God designed each one of us to operate in the Spirit. Service gifts are those gifts that you have all the time as a part of how we minister to the world. Listen as they continue to outline how the Bible describes the…

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Does Archaeology Prove the Trustworthiness of the Bible? Dr. Todd Bolen 1:06:37

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Dr. Todd Bolen is professor of Biblical Studies at The Master's University (my alma mater) and the founder of BiblePlaces.com—one of the most comprehensive pictorial library of biblical sites. Todd was one of my all-time favorite professors in college and was one of my main inspirations for wanting to become a biblical scholar. Join the Theology in…

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Postpartum Psychosis & Fear in the Mania: Lydia’s Story of Faith in Chaos 40:55

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What happens when postpartum joy collides with deep-seated fear? Lydia Farbach opens up about her raw and powerful journey through postpartum psychosis, growing up with a mum diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and the fear that she might follow the same path. From sleepless nights and spiritual confusion to calling out to God in the back of a…

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Episode 36: Roles of the Holy Spirit 47:31

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Jackie and Jordon dive into a new series exploring the power and role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer today. In today's first part of this series, they look at what the Bible says about the Spirit and His roles in our lives and the world. This important but controversial topic is another great area to study and understand for yourself,…

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Do Christians Need to Go to Church? Jonathan Griffiths 52:59

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Jonathan Griffiths is pastor of Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa, Canada and leads Encounter the Truth, a media ministry that broadcasts on radio and podcasts across the U.S. and Canada. In his recent book, Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church, he addresses the need for in-person gathering with empathy and authority, and enc…

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364: Reversed Thunder Part 1 41:59

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Here, I give my report after having finished Dostoevsky's Notes From Underground and also report on the first fifth of Peterson's Reversed Thunder, a work on Revelation.By Michael Dean McLain

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Episode 35: Pentecost - Prophecy Fulfilled 51:59

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In Celebration of Pentecost Sunday, Jordon and Jackie dive into the history of Pentecost, and why it is so important. They connect the Old Testemant to the New, so we can have a fuller understand of the significance of this day, especially in light of Biblical prophecy. Is Pentecost even more significant than you realized in light of Old Testament …

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You Were Never Meant to Do it All: Dr. Kelly Kapic 50:00

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Kelly M. Kapic (PhD, King’s College, University of London) is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He is an author or editor of more than fifteen books, including You’re Only Human, Embodied Hope, which each won a Christianity Today Book of the Year Award, and the recently released You Were Never Mean…

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Sex, Theology & Song of Songs: Meet Christian Sexologist Monica Cook 36:36

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Dave Quak sits down with Christian sexologist Monica Cook for a raw and refreshing conversation about faith, sex, and the sacred wisdom of the Song of Songs. They unpack how theology and sexology can work together, challenge the silence around Christian intimacy, and explore how God’s design for desire is both holy and healing. Whether you’re marri…

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How Did the Apostles Really Die? Dr. Sean McDowell 1:03:43

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Dr. Sean McDowell is a professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He has earned two Master's degrees in philosophy and theology and his Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies. He is the author, editor, or co-author of more than 20 books including More Than A Carpenter, Chasing Love, End the Stalemate, and The Fate …

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The Paradox of Tolerance | Ep. 48 31:00

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What if loving your neighbor means confronting someone else? In this episode, Jeremy takes a deep dive into a misunderstood (and rarely discussed) concept in Christian ethics: the paradox of tolerance. What happens when hospitality toward one becomes hostility toward others? And what if Jesus intentionally excluded people... for the sake of the vul…

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363: A Reasonable Rendering of Revelation 42:00

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I do NOT have a comprehensive understanding of John's Revelation. Perhaps it's time to change that. The title of this episode is my hope for the future.By Michael Dean McLain

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Episode 34: Bible Teaching Methods 50:29

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Join Jackie Roberts, Mark Dowding, and Jordon Greager as they give foundational guidance on how to teach the Bible. They have a candid conversation about what is most important when teaching the Word, and how their individual teaching styles differ. They also unpack the difference between Expositional and Topical teaching, and the difference betwee…

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Episode 009 | From $30M CEO to Arm Wrestling Visionary with Tom Alexander 1:59:42

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After building a $30M business, surviving open-heart surgery, and tearing his Achilles, Tom Alexander did what few others would — he started over. Not in tech. Not in finance. But in the gritty world of arm wrestling. In this episode of Cumberland Unfiltered, Tom shares his comeback story, his vision for a media-fueled arm wrestling movement, and t…