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What is transhumanism and is it the world’s most dangerous idea?
Brent talks with Joshua Farris, Vice President of Ethical Engagement, Density 6 and the Humboldt Experienced Researcher Fellow at the University of Bochum about his article for ‘Voice’s called ‘What is at stake with trans-human projects’?
(1:00) The world’s most dangerous idea?(4:15) Transhumanism and Western individualism;(8:40) AI, the metaverse and crypto;(11:15) Klaus Schwab;(14:00) A scriptural response;(20:00) Desiring immortality?(22:15) Getting back to the classics.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review.
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Can the church be future proofed? Is the church future proofed already?
Brent talks with Stephen McAlpine about his new book from The Good Book Company called ‘Futureproof: How to Live for Jesus in a Culture that Keeps on Changing’.
Stephen has been reading, writing and reflecting ever since he can remember. He’s pastored at several churches in his home state of Western Australia and in his writing dabbles in a number of fields, notably theology and culture, and the rapidly changing face of secularism in the West.
0:48) Why is our culture constantly changing?(1:30) Can the church be future proofed?(2:30) What can be done?(5:00) An authoritarian society?(6:40) Anxiousness in society;(9:00) The church as an antidote;(11:40) A fragmented society;(13:25) The loneliness epidemic;(14:45) Living in cultural Manhattan;(16:20) Politics;(20:50) How our technologies are discipling us.Links mentioned in this episode:
stephenmcalpine.com
www.thegoodbook.com
/www.thegoodbook.co.nz/futureproof
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Life is unpredictable and the world is unstable.
Brent talks with Robert J. Morgan a pastor, podcaster and author who wants to remind us all about the book of Philippians which he calls ‘the Bible’s handbook for tackling each day with an undaunted attitude’.
Robert’s new book from Thomas Nelson in the States is called ‘Whatever Happens: How to Stand Firm in Your Faith When the World is Falling Apart’.
Robert recently transitioned to serve full time as leader of Robert J. Morgan Ministries, a nonprofit whose goal is to energize God’s people with a greater understanding of the Bible and of our Christian heritage. Rob was involved for over 40 years in pastoral ministry in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a best selling gold illuminations and gold medallion winning writer with more than 35 books in print. Rob has appeared on numerous television and radio shows. Rob was also a homemaker and caregiver for his late wife of 43 years, Katrina, who battled multiple sclerosis and passed away in November of 2019. Rob’s podcast is called ‘The Robert J. Morgan Podcast’.
(1:50) Why our modern world is so exhausting;(3:30) Paul and Philippi;(5:30) How do we deal with closed doors in our Christian lives?(6:50) Philippians 1:3-8;(8:00) How can prayer invigorate us?(9:00) How can we access the promise of the Holy Spirit?(10:20) How do we learn to exalt Christ?(11:30) 1:27 the key to the letter;(13:00) Humility and unity in Philippians;(14:45) How do we cultivate the mind of Christ?(16:05) Keeping going in tough times;(17:30) ‘In Christ’;(19:15) Who we admire;(21:05) Standing firm (4:1);(23:30) A strategy for difficult situations;(25:00) Contentment;(27:00) Are you struggling?Links mentioned in this episode:
www.robertjmorgan.com
www.robertjmorgan.com/whateverhappens/
www.thomasnelson.com
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‘Knowing, loving and worshipping God is the call and privilege of every disciple of Jesus. Because all Christians are part of his royal priesthood, theology is not just for those teaching in the academy or serving in ministry vocations’.
Brent talks with Malcolm Yarnell about his new B and H Publishing book ‘God’, the first volume in a 3 part series called ‘Theology for Every Person’.
Malcolm serves the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention as Research Professor of Theology at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as Managing Editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology and as a Member of the SBC Resolutions Committee. He also serves the Lakeside Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas as Teaching Pastor and is a member of the Commission in Baptist Doctrine and Christian Unity with the Baptist World Alliance. Malcolm has written 9 volumes and edited another 15 while publishing over 150 other academic and popular essays.
(2:00) We are all theologians;(3:45) Why study God?(5:15) How can we know that God exists?(6:30) When or where is God?(10:15) The Trinity;(16:30) God as both transcendent and immanent;(18:15) How can we know God as Saviour?(22:10) How do we know the Bible is inspired?Links mentioned in this episode:
www.bhpublishinggroup.com
swbts.edu/staff/malcolm-b-yarnell-iii/
swbts.edu/staff/malcolm-b-yarnell-iii/
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How can the church help with the global mental health crisis? How can churches partner with mental health professionals?
Brent talks with James Sells and Amy Trout about their new IVP book ‘Beyond the Clinical Hour: How Counselors Can Partner with the Church to Address the Mental Health Crisis’.
James is professor of counseling, shares the Rosemary S. Hughes Professor of Christian Thought and Mental Health and co-directs the Charis Institute at Regent University. He’s a licensed psychologist.
Amy Trout is founder and executive director of a private practice, Cornerstone Consultants. She was previously associate professor of counseling ministries at Regent University.
(1:10) How the book came about;(3:50) The mental health system – does it need a new model of care?(6:00) The mental health crisis in the States;(12:00) How could the church work with mental health professionals?(19:00) Financial models;(21:00) Pastors and mental health needs;(25:10) Safe mental health care.Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ivpress.com
www.regent.edu/faculty/ph-d-james-n-sells/
uyenofoundation.org/dr-amy-trout/
www.amazon.com/Beyond-Clinical-Hour-Association-Psychological/dp/1514001047
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The biblical story begins and ends with God as king. Humans rebel however and the world becomes ensnared to the rule of a dark, serpentine lord. But the story doesn’t end there….
Brent talks with Stephen Dempster, the author of a new IVP book called ‘The Return of the Kingdom: A Biblical Theology of God’s Reign’.
Stephen is emeritus professor of religious studies at Crandall University in Canada and author of numerous publications including ‘Dominion and Dynasty’.
(1:10) The Return of the King;(1:40) The 2 bookends of the Bible;(5:00) God as King in Genesis;(8:40) The dark serpent of the Bible;(10:30) 2 kingdoms;(14:30) The Tabernacle;(16:15) The prophets and the kingdom;(19:20) The Psalms;(22:30) The gospels and the return of the king;(26:00) Revelation as the grand finale.Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ivpress.com
www.amazon.com/Return-Kingdom-Biblical-Theology-Essential/dp/0830842918
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How do Psalms 110 and 118 point to Jesus?
Brent talks with Ian Vaillancourt about his Sheffield Press book ‘The Multifacted Saviour of Psalms 110 and 118’.
Ian is associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario. He’s the author of a number of books.
(0:50) The shape of the book of Psalms;(3:55) A Psalm in the context of the whole book;(5:15) Jesus in the Psalms;(9:30) Psalm 110;(11:10) Psalms 1 and 2 as an introduction to the Psalms;(12:30) Psalm 110 in context;(16:00 Jesus in Psalm 118;(19:30) How does Psalm 118 point back to the Exodus?(21:00 Psalm 118 and Book 5.Links mentioned in this episode:
heritage-theo.academia.edu/IanVaillancourt
www.amazon.com/Multifaceted-Saviour-Psalms-110-118/dp/1910928631
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A man gets off a train in a small town and finds himself confronted by some very hostile ‘heavies’….
What is happening in this town?
Brent talks with Hannah Long about the 1954 movie ‘Bad Day at Black Rock’ starring Spencer Tracey and Robert Ryan.
Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Dispatch’, ‘Angelus News’, ‘American Consequences’ and ‘American Cinema Production’.
(1:15) What is ‘Bad Day at Black Rock’?(3:00) The cast;(4:30) Robert Ryan;(5:00) MGM in 1954;(6:55) Wide screen and photography;(11:10) Law and Justice?(13:20) Racism;(13:50) Evil in the town;(16:00) Christian themes and symbolism?(18:30) Irony;(21:00) A film about second chances?(22:40) A movie about atonement;(23:40) The film a microcosm of post-war Europe?(26:30) The score.Links mentioned in this episode:
www.plough.com/en/topics/culture/film/ride-the-high-country
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Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute about Zechariah chapter 2.
(1:40) Chapter 2 – more weird stuff;(2:05) The man with the measuring line;(3:00) The Temple in Ezekiel and Zechariah;(7:10) Zechariah 2 and Revelation 7. The 4 winds;(8:55) Esther;(10:30) Another Exodus;(14:30) The Gentile nations.Links mentioned in this episode:
theopolisinstitute.com
alastairadversaria.com
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Brent is joined by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the United States to discuss the often puzzling book of Zechariah. In this episode, Brent and Alastair look at chapter 1.
(0:40) Who was Zechariah and what’s the book about?(4:00) The book of the 12;(6:15) The time in chapter 1;(7:15) The Lord of Hosts;(9:40) Israel’s repentance;(10:15) The Night Visions;(14:00) The 1st Night Vision;(15:00) 24;(15:50) The 4 horses and their colors;(16:50) The man;(17:30) The angel of the Lord and Jesus;(18:15) Symbolism of myrtle trees;(21:10) The earth at rest;(23:30) The 2nd Night Vision and the 4 horses;(25:00) The 4 craftsmen.Links mentioned in this episode:
alastairadversaria.com
theopolisinstitute.com
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Who is Jesus? What is truth and where is it found? What’s the purpose of life?
Brent talks with Rick Beckwith about his new B and H Publishing Group book ‘What If It’s All True?’ Rick investigates the person and promises of Jesus. What if Jesus was more than just a good teacher but actually the Son of God – what would this mean for you and me personally?
Rick has served on the staff of Young Life for 40 years in a variety of roles including Senior Regional Director for Metropolitan Washington and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. He’s consulted with profit and nonprofit leaders across Europe as well as in Canada and the States. Rick is also a seasoned life coach and spiritual director.
(1:20) Young Life outreach ministry;(2:35) What if the Bible is true?(4:00) Where can we find truth?(5:15) Truth decay;(7:05) Right and wrong?(8:50) Intelligent design?(10:00) DNA;(11:15) Who is Jesus?(14:00) The New Testament;(15:15) Jesus outside the New Testament;(17:45) The resurrection accounts;(18:50) Why does God allow bad things to happen?(22:45) How do we get to know Jesus?Links mentioned in this episode:
www.bhpublishinggroup.com
www.amazon.com/What-Its-All-True-Investigating/dp/1430082844
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Brent talks with Joshua Farris about dementia and the soul and raising adoptive children.
Joshua is a teacher, pastor, editor, author, blogger and podcaster. He’s currently Vice President of Ethical Engagement at Density6 and Visiting Research Professor at the University of Bochum.
Two of Joshua’s recent articles published in ‘The Christian Post’ are ‘What dementia teaches us about the soul’ and ‘How psychology can help adoptive parents’.
(1:20) Current thinking about consciousness and the soul;(2:40) Has the idea of the soul gone out of fashion?(4:20) Dementia patients and the soul;(7:30) What happens to faith when people get dementia?(12:00) Adoptive children and biblical parenting;(15:50) The experience of adoptive children;(18:30) What psychology can teach us about raising adoptive children;(20:00) ‘Raising Christian families’;(22:30) Classical learning.Links mentioned in this episode:
/www.joshuarfarris.com
www.christianpost.com/voices/what-dementia-teaches-us-about-the-soul.html
www.christianpost.com/voices/how-psychology-can-help-adoptive-parents.html
soulscienceministries.com/about-us
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Brent talks with Patricia Weerakoon from Sydney, Australia about 2 sets of books she’s published with YouthWorks Media in Sydney called ‘You and Me by the Book’ and ‘Birds and Bees by the Book’.
Patricia is a counsellor, sexologist and academic. She trained in medicine at the University of Sri Lanka and did her postgraduate study in sexology at the University of Hawaii. She taught at Sydney University where she was the director of an internationally recognized postgraduate programme in sexual health. She’s also a popular conference speaker and the author of several books.
(1:10) What is a sexologist?(2:00) Sex education in schools today;(5:30) What is age appropriate sex education?(12:30) ‘Birds and Bees by the Book’;(22:20) ‘You and Me by the Book’.Links mentioned in this episode:
patriciaweerakoon.com
youthworksmedia.net
Birds and Bees by the Book (birdsandbeesbooks.com)
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Brent talks with Brian Zahnd about his new IVP America book ‘The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross’.
Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St Joseph, Missouri. Brian is known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church and he provides a forum for pastors to engage with leading theologians and is a frequent conference speaker.
(1:10) The kaleidoscopic meaning of the Cross;(2:40) What does the Cross tell us about God?(5:30) Brian’s personal journey with the Cross;(8:30) Atonement;(12:30) Some of the artists who’ve inspired Brian;(21:50) The Cross and capital punishment.Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ivpress.com
www.amazon.com/Wood-Between-Worlds-Poetic-Theology/dp/151400562X
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Sometimes hope can feel like a scam – a swindle, a hustle. Not only do we have hope, but that hope cannot disappoint us because it’s been validated by God Himself.
Brent talks with Irwin Incke Jnr. about his new book on Hebrews published by IVP America called ‘Hope Ain’t a Hustle: Persevering by Faith in a Wearying World’.
Irwin is the coordinator of Mission to North America, part of the Presbyterian Church in America. Formerly he was pastor at Grace DC Church Presbyterian Church. In 2018 Irwin was unanimously elected as the 46th Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly Moderator – the first African-American to hold the position.
(1:15) Hustling;(5:00) A culture of contempt;(7:10) The Roman world at the time of the letter to the Hebrews;(8:30) Hebrews 1 and the Lord Jesus;(10:00) Jesus’ divinity;(13:10) Jesus our great High Priest;(16:30) Hebrews and endurance;(19:00) Living for the city of God;(21:15) Surrendering our future to Jesus.Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ivpress.com
www.irwynince.com
www.amazon.com/Hope-Aint-Hustle-Persevering-Wearying/dp/1514005743
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Are you feeling anxious? How can Jesus lead us out of feelings of anxiety?
Brent talks with Alan Fadling about his new IVP America book ‘The Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the Peace of God’s Presence’.
Alan is president and founder of Unhurried Living in Mission Viejo, California, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally.
(1:30) Alan’s experience with anxiety;(3:55) Living in an anxious age;(5:15) Reducing anxiety;(6:20) The positive use of anxiety;(9:50) Solitude and silence helpful;(11:15) The peace of Christ;(13:20) Jesus’ words about worry and anxiety;(15:40) ‘Inhaling’ grace;(18:20) Disengaging with our phones;(20:30) Performance anxiety;(24:25) Practising God’s presence.Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ivpress.com
/www.unhurriedliving.com/alan/
www.amazon.com/Unhurried-Life-Following-Jesus-Rhythms/dp/0830835733
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Brent is joined by Dr. Robert Marbut Jnr., the founding President and CEO of Haven for Hope and the White House’s ‘Federal Homelessness Tzar’. Dr. Marbut has consulted on issues of homelessness with more communities and organizations than anyone else in the States and has also worked in 3 Presidential Administrations. How he is the Executive Producer of both the ‘No Address’ movie starring Ashanti, Billy Baldwin, Kander Berkeley and Beverly D’Angelo as well as the ‘Americans with no address’ documentary. He’s also the lead author and general editor of the ‘No Address Interactive Study Guide’. There’s also a novel and a music album. Dr. Marbut currently serves as a Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute.
(1:30) The movie;(3:30) Robert’s personal involvement;(6:45) Homelessness in the States and in the West;(8:00) Robert’s time in the White House;(10:15) The local church and homelessness;(12:30) 3 Presidential Administrations and homelessness;(15:30) The interactive study guide;(18:20) The myths about homelessness;(21:40) The mentally ill in the community;(24:50) Giving money to homeless people?Links mentioned in this episode:
/www.amazon.com/No-Address-Interactive-Study-Guide/dp/0830787291
Robert G. Marbut Jr. – David C Cook
No Address | Supporting Homelessness (noaddressmovie.com)
Robert Marbut | Discovery Institute
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How does an everyday law practice relate to Jesus’ call to follow him to servanthood?
Brent talks with Robert Cochran Jnr. about his new IVP America book ‘The Servant Lawyer: Facing the Challenges of Christian Faith In Everyday Law Practice’.
Robert is the Brandeis Professor of Law Emeritus at Pepperdine University and a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. Following law school he clerked for Judge John A. Field on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and practised with the law firm of Boyd and Bain in Charlottesville, Virginia.
(1:05) A servant lawyer;(3:45) Learning to see clients as people ‘God has brought into your life’;(4:30) Lawyers and dominion;(5:50) Loving your client;(7:35) Restorative justice;(10:40) Representing ‘guilty’ clients;(14:10) The Bible and litigation;(16:20) Is it appropriate for a Christian to use the courts?(19:30) The church as offender;(21:00) The dangers of law school and of legal practice;(24:25) What is an ‘everyday’ lawyer?Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ivpress.com
www.amazon.com/Servant-Lawyer-Challenges-Christian-Everyday/dp/1514007223
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Do you sit in church alone? Well if you do or you have done, this episode is for you!
Brent talks with Danielle Treweek, founding director of the Single Minded Ministry and an Adjunct teacher at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia. Danielle also serves as both Diocesan Research Officer and a member of the Archbishop’s Doctrine Commission within the Anglican Doctrine Commission within the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. She’s the author of the IVP book ‘The Meaning of Singleness’.
(1:20) Dani’s question;(2:20) The difficulties of sitting in church alone;(6:30) Is where we sit important in some churches?;(11:00) Why do single people have this problem?(14:30) Being pro-active;(16:45) Welcoming in church;(18:40) Church leaders.(21:20) The morning tea saga.Links mentioned in this episode:
/www.danielletreweek.com
www.thatgirlbosstheologian.com/p/on-sitting-alone-in-church
www.amazon.com/Meaning-Singleness-Retrieving-Eschatological-Contemporary/dp/1514004852
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Brent talks with children’s author Maria Marianayagam who’s just published the first 2 books in a new series launching with Hachette called ‘Baby Virtues’. The series aims to introduce small children to foundational Christian virtues.
Maria is a Tamil Sri Lankan Canadian children’s author who enjoys writing picture books centered on STEM, faith, and South Asian culture. When Maria is not writing, she can be found traveling the world devouring books and spending time with her family.
(1:45) STEM;(2:15) Children’s writing;(3:35) Maria’s cultural background;(7:10) The Christian virtues;(8:00) Why its important to teach Christian virtues;(11:50) Scripture verses in the books;(14:00) ‘Baby Courage’ and the importance of courage.Links mentioned in this episode:
www.marianayagam.com
www.amazon.com/Baby-Hope-Virtues-Maria-Marianayagam/dp/1546006176
www.hachettebookgroup.com/?s=baby+virtues
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