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  • Today on the podcast, we welcome back Jeremy Slayden as he dives into the life and influence of Cyrus Schofield, a pivotal figure in the development of dispensational theology and Christian Zionism in the United States. Jenny, Lori, and Jeremy discuss the importance of thorough research in understanding theological concepts, Schofield's controversial personal life, and the impact of his reference Bible on American Christianity. The conversation also touches on Schofield's connections with influential figures and organizations, including the Lotos Club, highlighting the complexities of his legacy. It also explores Schofield's relationships with influential figures, his travels, and the publication of the Schofield Reference Bible, highlighting the financial and ideological backing that shaped his work.

    Jeremy wraps up addresses the lasting impact of Schofield's theology on modern Christian thought and institutions, emphasizing the need for critical examination of these influences in contemporary religious contexts.

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    *** Listen to the previous shows with Jeremy here:

    Episode 126

    Episode 139

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  • In this engaging conversation, Jenny Mire, Brian Godawa, and Pastor Mark Hammer delve into significant theological themes, particularly focusing on Israel and Bible prophecy, as well as the concept of subversive storytelling in the Bible. They discuss the implications of modern interpretations of Israel's role in prophecy, the dangers of a defeatist mentality within the church, and the transformative power of storytelling in shaping beliefs and understanding the gospel.

    In this conversation, Brian discusses the importance of understanding the stories that shape our culture and how they can be subverted to communicate deeper truths. He emphasizes the need for Christians to engage with cultural narratives, retelling them with new meaning while remaining rooted in biblical truth.

    The discussion also highlights the significance of reading the Bible in its historical context and the role of storytelling in effectively communicating theology.

    Brian Godawa has been a professional writer and filmmaker for over 20 years. His creative versatility was born of a passion for both intellect and imagination, both left-brain and right-brain. The result: Brian is an artisan of word, image, and story that engages heart, mind, and soul. Just think, “Renaissance Man.” He is also an author and international speaker on art, movies, worldviews, and faith. His popular book,Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment, is used as a textbook in schools around the country. He is a contributing scholarly writer to various journals and professional orgs, and his articles on movies and philosophy have been published around the world. His Chronicles series of novels are his most important contribution by incarnating his worldview and theology in narrative unlike anything you’ve read before.

    Learn more about Brian Godawa here: https://godawa.com/

    Snag the Israel in Prophecy book here.

    Pastor Mark Hammer has been in full time ministry with his amazing wife, Lindsey for almost 19 years. He is currently one of the teaching pastors at North Summit Church in northern Idaho and has been pastoring there since 2014. Mark also oversees the Community Team of staff who head up the major connection and discipling environments at the church. In his spare time, he loves being with his family, reading books, discussing the Bible, and hiking and backpacking while searching for bigfoot.

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  • In this episode Jenny chats with Lori Brazier and Reagan Kramer. Together they recap their recent retreat in Florida, focusing on themes of identity in Christ, living as new creations, and understanding the Father's love. They share personal experiences, insights on spiritual warfare during the retreat but most importantly the importance of community. The conversation highlights the transformative power of baptism and the deep connections formed during the retreat, emphasizing the presence of God throughout their experience.

    To listen to part two of this conversation and about their time together at Blurry Con the following month, tune into Reagans podcast—Revelations Podcast—on all major listening platforms. It will be released November 13, 2024.

    https://www.therevelationspodcast.com

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  • In this episode of The Rooted Truth Podcast, Jenny engages in a candid discussion with guests Lori (Remnant Rising) and Bryan (from Demon Erases) about the intersection of faith and politics. They explore the importance of Christians taking a stand in political matters, the authority believers have through prayer, and the moral implications of political decisions.

    The conversation also dives into:

    the complexities surrounding political figures the influence of the cabal and Kabbalistic practices on global politics the connections between Jewish mysticism and political power the importance of prayer and authority in combating evil the critical role of voting in shaping the future the need for awareness and action among citizens to counteract manipulation and deception in the political landscape the importance of words and their impact on our lives and the spiritual realm the authority believers have in Christ the necessity of acknowledging God in all aspects of life, and the ripple effect of sharing testimonies

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    You can find Bryan on Instagram | YouTube

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  • In today's episode, Jenny speaks with author and speaker Jodi Snowdon about her journey through heartbreak and how it has shaped her faith. Jodi shares her experiences with miscarriage, divorce, and the loss of a close friend, emphasizing the importance of finding purpose in pain. She introduces her acronym for STRENGTH, which serves as a guide for healing, and discusses the significance of deep roots in faith.

    This conversation highlights the power of vulnerability and community in the healing process, encouraging listeners to embrace their struggles and seek God in their pain.

    You can find Jodi at https://jodisnowdon.com/

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  • On this episode, we welcome Kathy Gibbens, a passionate advocate for critical thinking and logical reasoning and host of the Filter it Through a Brain Cell Podcast.

    Kathy is a homeschool Mom who first learned about logical fallacies along with her 7th grade daughter. She quickly realized that this little-taught skill is essential for navigating all the crazy messages we are being bombarded with by culture. Kathy launched the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, where she teaches critical thinking in short, fun episodes and is passionate about helping the next generation learn to think well and love God with their mind.

    Jenny and Kathy discuss the importance of teaching critical thinking and logical reasoning skills to the next generation, especially in a world filled with misinformation and emotional manipulation. Kathy shares her journey into understanding logical fallacies and the impact of education on critical thinking. The conversation highlights the historical context of critical thinking in education, the threats posed by emotionalism and relativism, and the empowering effects of curiosity and discernment. They also explore the connection between critical thinking and apologetics, emphasizing the need for individuals to defend their beliefs with sound reasoning.

    Kathy's Website: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/

    Kathy's IG: @filteritthroughabraincell

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  • Welcome back to the Walking Through the Bible Series! Today is all about Proverbs. The Book of Proverbs is categorized as poetry and wisdom, written mostly by King Solomon. It deals with practical righteousness and wisdom in every area of life. The book is divided into several sections, including a prologue, Proverbs to the Youth, Proverbs of Solomon, a second collection of Solomon, and writings from unknown sages. The purpose of the book is to teach wisdom to God's people through short, clever explanations that contain truth.

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  • In this episode of The Rooted Truth Podcast, host Jenny Mire is joined by co-host Mark Hammer as they interview Doug Van Dorn about his new book, The Rings of Revelation. They discuss the importance of studying Revelation and understanding its literary devices, such as chiasms and symbolism. Doug also draws parallels between the structure of Revelation and the Star Wars movies, highlighting the intentional design and deep connections within both.

    Today's conversation emphasizes the need to read Revelation in light of the Old Testament and the gospel of John. Doug also delves into the concept of the Great Year and its relation to the ages mentioned in the Bible all while emphasizing the importance of open discussion and unity among believers, regardless of their different interpretations of Revelation.

    Links:

    Dougs Website

    Giant Steps Podcast Episode 12

    Doug's new books — The Rings of Revelation

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  • Pastor Mark Hammer joins the podcast today to discuss his journey of re-evaluating his understanding of eschatology and the end times.

    Mark takes us through the different views of end times, including premillennialism, historicism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism. He also shares his shift from a dispensationalist view to an idealist-amillennial view to eventually a partial-preterist view. He emphasizes the importance of interpreting Scripture in its historical and literary context, and highlights the use of literary devices such as chiasms and Hebrew parallelism. Mark challenges the traditional interpretation of prophecies and eschatological events, arguing that many of them have already been fulfilled in the past.

    Both Jenny and Mark emphasize the need to stay humble as well as focus on living out the kingdom of God in the present while bringing glory to His name.

    Mark Hammer has been in full time ministry with his amazing wife, Lindsey for almost 18 years. He is currently one of the teaching pastors at North Summit Church in northern Idaho and has been pastoring there since 2014. Mark also oversees the Community Team of staff who head up the major connection and discipling environments at the church. In his spare time, he loves being with his family, reading books, discussing the Bible, and hiking and backpacking while searching for bigfoot.

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  • On today's episode both Jenny and Lori welcome back Jeremy Slayden from JSlayUSA. In this conversation, Jeremy walks us through:

    The historical and theological roots of both dispensationalism and Christian Zionism. Dispensationalism and its impact on beliefs about Israel and politics. The influence of dispensational eschatology and the role of the Rothschild family in this. The history of Israel, the promises made to Abraham, and the role of Jesus in fulfilling those promises. The political and geopolitical motivations behind the support for Israel, as well as the impact on US foreign policy. The conversation highlights the need for critical thinking and an understanding of biblical texts to understand the true nature of God's chosen people and the fulfillment of biblical prophecies.

    Listen to part one of this conversation here — Episode 126: The True History of the Rapture Dispensational Eschatology with JSlayUSA

    JSlayUSA Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@jslayusa⁠

    Links Discussed on the Show:

    Important Sermon and Bible verses about who are Gods Chosen under the new Covenant: Pastor Matt Trewhella: https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=101114203212 The Hebrew Talisman: ⁠https://open.substack.com/pub/jslayusa/p/the-hebrew-talisman-the-real-conspiracy?r=qry76&utm_medium=ios⁠ The Origins of the Star of David: ⁠https://www.sabbath.org/index.cfm/library/commentary/id/3951/six-pointed-occult-symbol.htm⁠

    Oct. 7 Resource Links:

    Raphael Hayon’s story: Raphael Hayon's Story: A Silenced Mission. Was Oct 7 an inside job? https://rumble.com/v4o4t3f-was-oct.-7-the-most-profound-inside-job-since-911-documentary-by-john-hanke.html Israel’s AI Bombing Platform: “the Gospel”: https://www.972mag.com/mass-assassination-factory-israel-calculated-bombing-gaza/ What is Greater Israel? https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/amp/what-is-greater-israel-why-is-the-idea-not-acceptable-to-the-muslim-community-1621507466-1

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  • Today we are joined by Lori Brazier to discuss the importance of understanding the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation as well as the significance of reading the Bible chronologically.

    Did you know that understanding the Biblical narrative is going to give you a better understanding of what God's original intent was, what happened, how He redeemed it? As well as what we are going back to?! Today's conversation highlights the themes of redemption, the seed war, and the restoration of all things!

    Join us for our upcoming live study/course called Eden to Eden: A Journey Through God's Redemptive Story. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Bible's storyline. It will cover major and minor stories, historical context, and the covenants in the Bible.

    Eden to Eden: A Journey Through God's Redemptive Story

    Beginning August 15, 2024 for 18 weeks

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  • In this episode of The Rooted Truth Podcast, host Jenny Mire interviews author Cally Logan about her books 'Dear Future Husband' and 'The Wallflower That Blooms.' They discuss the importance of waiting for God's timing in finding a spouse, the journey of writing letters to a future husband, and the significance of authenticity and embracing one's true self—in Christ. Cally shares her personal journey and encourages listeners to trust God's plan, surrender their timelines, and be open to blooming exactly where they are. The conversation emphasizes the need for genuine relationships and the power of prayer and scripture in daily life.

    To learn more about Cally, head to her website: https://callylogan.com/

    Or visit her on IG: @callylogan

    Her books can be found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and her website.

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  • Dr. George Maurer joins the podcast to discuss critical race theory in schools and how to fight back against its indoctrination. He explains that critical race theory is a Marxist oppressor ideology that teaches children they are inherently guilty of racism. Maurer highlights the infiltration of critical race theory in schools, particularly in California, North Carolina, and Tennessee. He emphasizes the need for parents to be vigilant. Maurer also provides tips for parents to effectively address critical race theory in schools including checking their child's course descriptions for words like oppression, marginalization, social justice, and systemic racism.

    Dr. Maurer is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience. He's a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He also served overseas in Japan, Korea, the Portuguese Azores, and Alaska. For his final assignment, he served in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room alongside all major news organizations. He's interviewed top defense officials such as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen as well as rock stars like Sammy Hagar and Pat Benatar. During his career, he covered a wide range of major events such as the first military tribunals of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Super Bowl XLII.

    For more info, follow Dr. George Maurer on Facebook here and snag his book, Critical Race Theory in Your School: How to Fight Back on Amazon.

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  • Kirby Kelly, a speaker, influencer, and podcast host, joins the podcast to share her journey of finding freedom from habitual sin as outlined in her new book, You Can Be Free. She emphasizes the importance of confession, knowing the truth about God, the enemy, and ourselves, setting boundaries, and relying on God's strength. She highlights the power of community as well as understanding our humanity and relying on Jesus for healing and transformation.

    This episode highlights the need for confession, repentance, letting go of shame, surrender, finding true joy, self-forgiveness, and the process of sanctification. Kirby emphasizes the importance of relying on God's strength, walking in new godly disciplines, and developing intimacy with God through daily Bible reading and prayer.

    Kirby encourages listeners to remember that they are not alone in their struggles and to be bold in sharing their stories to break chains and find freedom.

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    Kirby Kelly is a 27 yr old speaker, influencer, and podcast host from Dallas, Texas, who has been creating Christian content for over a decade on a multitude of platforms. She graduated with a Master in theology in 2023 from Dallas Baptist University. Together with her husband, she equips ministries with creative media strategies and creates engaging content to reach the masses with the joy, truth, and message of the gospel on her platforms. Kirby's mission statement reflects her heartbeat in all she does: to equip, empower, and engage individuals in Spirit and in truth.

    Website + Book: www.kirby-kelly.com

    Social Media: @kirbyisaboss

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  • Welcome back! This episode covers the book of Amos in part 20 of the 'Walking Through the Bible' series. Today we highlight the prophet Amos's message of judgment and restoration to the northern nation of Israel. We also explore the historical context, themes, breakdown of chapters, and the purpose of the book of Amos.

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  • Welcome back to Walking Through the Bible! Today's episode provides a brief overview of the book of Hosea, highlighting its historical context, key themes, and the parallels between Hosea's marriage and God's relationship with Israel. It also delves into the themes of adultery, judgment, and restoration, emphasizing the loyal love of God for Israel. We touch on the historical setting, the divine council worldview, and the consequences of Israel's disobedience.

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  • Today's episode and conversation covers the journey of Christian mom and life coach, Natalie Hixson, as she shares her personal story of overcoming destructive anger and behavior. She discusses the struggles of Christian moms, the impact of culture, and the difference between destructive and normal anger as a mother.

    Natalie also provides practical tools for managing anger and triggers as a parent. The conversation covers various aspects of parenting, including dealing with triggers, managing relationships with spouses, and the impact of the enemy's influence on families. It also emphasizes the importance of prayer, surrender, and furthering God's Kingdom within the home.

    Today's discussion with Natalie provides tools and resources for moms who may be struggling and encourages them to seek help and community.

    Natalie Hixson is a Certified Professional Life Coach and has over 20 years of experience raising children. Has been helping moms in mindset transformation for over 11 years. She’s spent over eight years and hundreds of hours coaching moms, specifically through destructive anger, with a 100% satisfaction rate!

    Key Takeaways:

    The journey of overcoming destructive anger and behavior as a Christian mom and life coach. The impact of culture on the struggles of Christian moms. Understanding the difference between destructive and normal anger and practical tools for managing anger as a parent. The importance of emotional maturity and spiritual growth in parenting and overcoming triggers. Natalie's personal story and testimony of healing and restoration as a mom and wife. Dealing with triggers and challenges in parenting is a normal part of the journey, and seeking help and community is essential for growth and restoration. The impact of the enemy's influence on families and the importance of prayer, surrender, and furthering God's kingdom within the home. Tools and resources, such as the trigger tracker, are available to help moms process their emotions and navigate the challenges of motherhood.

    You can find Natalie online at https://nataliehixson.com/ as well as IG at @angrymamacoach

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  • In this episode, Dr. Joel Muddamalle joins us as we explore the Divine Council Worldview.

    Joel dives into the divine council worldview, explaining its significance and how it brings coherence to the scriptures. He starts with the concept of the cosmic mountain in Eden and the presence of God's cosmic family. He discusses the rebellion of the sons of God in Genesis 6 and the resulting Nephilim.

    Joel then explores the Tower of Babel and the division of nations, highlighting the role of the divine council in stewarding the nations. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding the supernatural elements of scripture and their impact on our faith.

    In this conversation, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jenny Mire discuss the divine council worldview and its implications for understanding the supernatural realm. They explore the concept of the divine council, which consists of God and other supernatural beings, and how these beings interact with humanity. They also delve into the role of Jesus in reclaiming the nations and bringing unity and peace. Understanding the divine council worldview helps believers have a deeper understanding of their identity, recognize the tactics of the enemy, and live out their commission in Christ. Joel's book, 'The Hidden Peace,' further explores these concepts.

    Joel Muddamalle holds a Phd in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He is a co host of the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and licensed counselor Jim Cress.Joel serves on the preaching team at Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC and is a frequent speaker for conferences and events. He just released his first book, “The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a full house with their four children and two dogs. If he doesn’t have a theology book in hand, you can be sure he’s coaching one of his kids in a sport, or doing his best to keep up his hoops game on the basketball court.

    You can find Joel's book here: https://muddamalle.com/

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  • Dr. Natalie Atwell joins the show to discuss mental illness vs. spiritual warfare. She shares the journey the Lord has led her on in being able to access if someone is truly struggling with mental illness or if something spiritual is going on. Tune in to hear Dr. Atwell chat through how the Divine Council Worldview has changed how she counsels clients as well as some seemingly innocent things can open the door to spiritual warfare manifesting as mental illness.

    Dr. Atwell has been in the counseling field since 2005 after receiving her Master’s Degree in Education and Counseling from the Liberty University. She also earned her Doctorate of Education in Family Care and Counseling at Liberty University. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS #7482) in the state of North Carolina, Board-Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPCC #1184) and National Certified Counselor (NCC #1722519). In addition to managing an office and seeing clients, she is an adjunct faculty member teaching counseling classes at Liberty University. Her professional memberships include the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC); NC Association of Licensed Professional Counselors (NCANC). Natalie is a part of the Christian Counseling Network (CCN) and the Focus on the Family referral network.

    You can learn more about Dr. Atwell, her course, and upcoming book at:

    Website | https://mentalwarriorconsulting.com/

    IG | @drnatalieatwell

    Book Intro: So many of us are disturbed by the craziness of the world today and life in general, unable to find peace in the midst of it all. Dr. Natalie Atwell believes it is, if we put on the right pair of shoes each day, the shoes of peace. In I Can Do Anything in the Right Pair of Shoes, Dr. Atwell uses her love of shoes to share her story of how to walk a life of peace. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, she uses the armor of God metaphor from Ephesians 6, showing us how when we put on the shoes of peace, it helps us overcome our past, present, and future attacks of the enemy, which ultimately leads to a life of peace.

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  • Welcome back to Walking Through the Bible! In this episode, Jenny continues the discussion on the books of Kings. 2 Kings continues the history of the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, picking up the story around 853 BC. Jenny highlights key stories and events in the book, including the ascension of Elijah to heaven, the death of Jezebel, the story of King Joash, and the downfall of Israel and Judah. The book ends with the Babylonian invasion of Jerusalem and the exile of the people of God.

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    Sources:

    https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-kings/

    https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-historical-books/second-kings

    https://evergrowingchristians.com/the-book-of-2-kings-summary-by-chapter/