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In this episode, we discuss how Yahweh God and his other spiritual beings interact and intersect with the gods of other nations and Ancient Near Eastern Religions.
Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
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In this episode, we talk about the Nephilim and their role in the stories of Moses, Joshua, and David.
Music:"Kid Kodi"Blue Dot Sessionswww.sessions.blue
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In this episode, we address some recent criticisms around Spencer's "The Problem with the Bible's One Unified Voice" and talk at length about the importance of defining terms and speaking to one another.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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How do young women experience the church? What does the church's future look like? How can the church listen to and utilize women's voices? In this second conversation episode, we address these questions and many more.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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How important is the Tower of Babel to the greater biblical narrative? We discuss Genesis 11, its spiritual realm backing, and why it matters to us today in this episode.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Spiritual beings are involved in mankind's fall from the very beginning. In this episode, we discuss the Fall of Genesis 3, the Flood of Genesis 6, and how spiritual beings were present in bringing about rebellion against God.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Did you know that God has a spiritual council He converses with and even, sometimes, allows to make decisions? Jack and Spencer discuss Psalm 82 and God's Divine Council in this episode.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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In our first every conversation, I speak with Jake Doberenz about his new book "AI in Church and Ministry: Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Faith Communities." We talk about the ethical and theological considers of AI, how ministers and churches and begin integrating AI, as well as some helpful resources.
Introduction
Personal introductions
Describe/summarize the book (AI in Church Ministry: Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Faith Communities). (2:21)
What is it about?
Who is the intended audience?
What is the main thing you want people to take away?
Why is this topic important? (11:18)
How important is it for churches to adapt to our ever changing world?
Should Christian universities train ministers in the use of technology and AI? Will this be important in the future?
Define AI (17:45)
Ethical/Theologically Considerations of AI
What’s the biggest danger of AI? (24:21)
Risk for children/youth ministry (28:59)
How should youth ministers be speaking to their kids about ethical use of AI?
The importance of human connection (emphasized heavily in the book) (36:38)
What makes us human?
Balance between AI and gifted members
Balance between AI and the human touch
AI has the potential to change the work landscape of our society. How important is work? What are God’s thoughts about work? (53:33)
Ethical considerations for preaching (1:02:10)
Plagiarism?
Originality?
Human/pastoral component
Ministry Usage
Your book lists three different areas that AI can assist churches.
Teaching Ministry
Care and Community
Administration
What do you think is the biggest benefit AI can give to the church? (1:13:20)
My personal experience with AI (Helpful for ministers in small church settings) (1:17:21)
Church logo
Cultivating culture logo
Sermon illustration
Sermon series title - Unleashed (Holy Spirit)
Kahoot
Discussion questions for youth class
Discussion questions for small groups
How can a minister get a congregation on board with AI? (1:28:43)
Should every church be using AI?
How can AI be used in a cost-effective manner? (1:36:32)
Small churches
Packed budgets
What is the role of higher church leadership? (e.g., elders, lead minister) (1:41:41)
Closing Remarks
Top 3 AI resources for churches (1:47:03)Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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For many, the spiritual realm or "heavenlies" as Paul calls it in Ephesians 6 is an interesting, but unclear subject. On this episode, Jack and Spencer discuss, generally, what the spiritual is, and more specifically, why it's important to study it.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
www.sessions.blue
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For the ancient world, the apocalyptic genre was not particularly difficult to understand. This is not the case today.
In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss Revelation, the genre of Apocalyptic literature, and how to interpret signs and symbols in Scripture.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the writings of Paul and a few key elements present in his writing style.
thinkingtheologically.org
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
www.sessions.blue
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In this episode, Spencer and Jack observe the differences within various narratives in the synoptic gospels, discuss why we shouldn't try to harmonize them, and offer a better way of reading through them.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss the differences in the synoptic gospels, explain why they might be there, and discuss how to interpret the gospels as literature.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
www.sessions.blue
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In this episode, we discuss how to interpret Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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In this episode, Spencer and Jack discuss what to look out for when interpreting the Old Testament. You can find the show notes on ThinkingTheologically.org
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
www.sessions.blue
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On this episode, we conclude our discussion on the Lords Supper by making an appeal for a table that's open to all.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
www.sessions.blue
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In this episode, we talk about the phrase "do this in remembrance of me" and talk about exactly what kind of things we are to remember when taking the Lord's Supper.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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In Luke's gospel, Jesus is constantly interacting with those the text refers to as "tax collectors and sinners". Many of those times, Jesus is seated at a table, eating with them.
In this episode, Spencer and Jack look at the institution of the Lords Supper in Luke's gospel narrative and connect the theme of Jesus eating with sinners to Jesus' eating with Judas.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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Luke's gospel places the discussion between the apostles about "who is the greatest?" right after the Lord's Supper implementation. Why here, and what does this mean for us today? We discuss in this episode.
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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In this episode, we discuss the atoning language that accompanies communion, and chase a few theological rabbits while we're at it!
Music:
"Kid Kodi"
Blue Dot Sessions
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