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0:00 Introduction
0:28 How should churches handle bathroom situations for transgender individuals? Different for teens and adults?
8:18 Your recent video with Sean McDowell...I noticed increased tension. Did this affect your friendship?
13:19 Knowing what you know, how do you handle being around Pro-Israel Christians and/or are insensitive toward what's going in Palestine?
20:55 In the "Upside Down Kingdom Bible", yuoiur commentary on Genesis 9:18-27 surprised me. How do we know "rape" vs. "mockery" happened here?
25:13 If both sexes are called to be Christlike and exhibit the fruit of the spirit, does it make sense to be called a "Biblical Man or Women?"
37:13 Should we talk to our kids about masturbation?
39:00 While the Bible seems to approve of wine, does it suggest that beer and hard liquor lack the same biblical support?
43:09 Thoughts on the "Man of lawlessness" in 2 Thess. 2:3. Is it a future antichrist? I'm unsure.
46:48 Was Jesus as God capable of sin?
48:19 Any tips for preparing for a daughter's wedding?
52:55 Were Paul's letters written before the gospels? How do we know?
55:53 How would you address folks who disagree with fundamental theological convictions of a church community, but insist on remaining in the church and promoting disagreement?
58:55 Is it unbiblical for a woman to explain and lead communion?
1:01:55 What is the difference between Luke 12:19 and the American idea of retirement?
1:06:13 How do you respond to the criticism that the "Upside Down Kingdom Bible" isn't a study Bible, but a special-interest Bible?
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Jinger Duggar Vuolo grew up on TV. From the age of nine until twenty-seven, she appeared on her family's hit TLC reality shows, "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On." She is an author whose books include New York Times bestseller Becoming Free Indeed, her personal memoir The Hope We Hold and a children's book, You Can Shine So Bright. Jinger’s latest book is People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jeremy, and their two daughters, Felicity Nicole and Evangeline Jo. In her free time, Jinger enjoys traveling, hiking, and anything to do with good food. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com
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Cody Cook earned a BA and MA in biblical studies from God's Bible School. He's a regular contributor at the Libertarian Christian Institute and the author of Fight the Powers: What the Bible Says About the Relationship Between Spiritual Forces and Human Governments and the recently released, The Anarchist Anabaptist, which is the topic of our conversation. Order The Anarchist Anabaptist through libertarianchristians.com and use the code SPRINKLE25 for a 25% off discount. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com
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Marvin Williams is lead pastor at Trinity Church in Lansing Michigan, who’s finishing a Doctorate at Fuller Theological, where he’s writing a dissertation titled, “My Whole Black Self” which focuses on self-differentiation of black men living in predominantly white spaces.
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Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Her most recent book is: The Promise and Power of Easter (Bible Study Guide): Captivated by the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus, w/ Lisa Harper. Check out the A21 Campaign: https://www.a21.org Register for the Exiles conference (April 3-5, 2025): https://theologyintheraw.com/exiles25/
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Dr. Malcolm Foley (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor, historian and speaker who serves as special advisor to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He is the author of the upcoming book, The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward
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Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host of the super popular “That Sounds Fun” podcast. She’s based in Nashville, TN and also NYC. Some of her bestselling books including Chase the Fun, That Sounds Fun, 100 Days to Brave, Remember God, and her about to be released children’s book called: Where Did TJ Go?: A Book for Kids on Grief and Loss.Resources Annie mentioned about singleness: https://www.anniefdowns.com/pastoringsingles
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0:00 Introduction
0:49 What was the turning point in your theological journey that moved you away from the hyper-conservatism of John MacArthur?
23:19 John Piper recently said pronoun hospitality is a prelude to future perversions in which a person marries an animal--your reponse?
31:10 The Bible limits grounds for divorce and never allows remarriage. I wasn't a Christian then, but I'm my husband's third wife. Are we both doomed?
34:44 What are your thoughts on Trump banning gender affirming care for minors? How can church leaders help those struggling?
42:16 Is your view of being an ""exile"" challenged by Trump's Exective Orders? I feel like I want to protest...does that fit into the ""exile"" profile?
1:06:25 Do you see non-hierarchical gatherings of Christians to be as legitimate as "Church, Inc" institutions? Do you see a shift away from that corporate structure in the future?
1:11:18 Was the Passover an atoning sacrifice? If not, why did Jesus relate himself to the Passover Lamb instead of the bull or ram sacrifice?
1:15:11 Did God pour out wrath on Jesus? Can he really pour wrath on Himself? Can he turn his face away from himself?
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Dr. Holly Carey is the author of Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels (Eerdmans, 2023). Dr. Cary is the Professor of Biblical Studies and Department Chair of Biblical Studies at Point University (West Point, GA). A graduate of Point and of Asbury Theological Seminary, she earned her Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh. She serves as a contributing editor to the Stone-Campbell Journal, is a member of the SBL Mark Seminar and its Passion Narrative steering committee, and lectures and preaches at conferences, workshops, and churches around the country. Dr. Carey is married to Warren, and they have four children. She likes to read, swim, hike, preach, and is a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. In this conversation, we talk about the content of her book Women Who Do. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com
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Adam Davidson was a business and economics journalist for 30 or so years at NPR, NY Times, New Yorker and elsewhere. He co-founded NPR's Planet Money. He is an atheist Jew with a Buddhist practice and a long-time fascination with evangelical Christianity. He majored in History of Religion with a focus on evangelicalism at University of Chicago. Adam lives in Vermont with his wife and son. Adam will be speaking at this year’s Exiles in Babylon conference, dialoguing with Dr. Sean McDowell about the question: Is the Evangelical Church Good for this Country. Register HERE for the conference.
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Dr. Don Davis is the founder and former Executive Director of The Urban Ministry Institute of World Impact, and he currently serves as the Senior Executive Advisor. Dr. Davis has been involved in ministry among the urban poor for over 40 years. Learn more about Don HERE. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com
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Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike. She also has a PhD on women and calling, and is the author of several books, including her most recent one, The Cost of Control. We talk a lot about pastoral ministry, church planting, and how to cultivate resilience in ministry. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 Is divorce allowed if couple isn't growing together or is a ""loveless"" marriage?
4:41 How do you talk to your kids about their possible future marriages or singleness? Many parents assume marriage is in their future.
8:29 What are your top 5 musicians or bands?
14:42 Does the use of non-lethal force have a place within a framework of non-violence? Policing/self defense?
18:18 Did God have to send Jesus at the time in history when he did? With such cruel ways to kill?
23:42 Is the Greek word 'skubula' a vulgar term?
29:29 Can you talk through the two words in 1 Corinthians 6:9 that are tranlated ""men having sex with men?""
37:20 What do you know about the ""Divine Council?""
40:12 What is meant by the term ""gods"" in John 10:34-35?
46:29 Why do some scholars call the first century Holy Land ""Palestine"" and others are completely opposed to this label? NT Wright even calls Jesus a Palestinian Jew.
54:11 Is contemplative prayer biblical?
58:06 Premarital sex isn't clearly outlawed in scripture, and Song of Songs seems to celebrate sexual intimacy outside of marriage. Please help.
1:01:11 ""Kephale""--you said it doesn't imply lack of power. Why does prominence have to be linked with power?
1:03:19 Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25?
1:09:04 If God is pro-life, why the flood in Genesis?
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Dr. Carmen Imes is an associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology and the author of a few books includingBearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters. She releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos on YouTube. We talk about two different debated issues in the OT: 1) what does it mean to “take” (bear) the Lord’s name in vain (hint—it’s not what you think), and 2) Was David’s sin with Bathsheba a consensual affair or something closer to rape. Carmen's article on David and Bathsheba: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/07/rape-david-bathsheba-adultery-sexual-sin-prophet-nathan/ Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com
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Dr. Gregg Allison is a professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society, and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He has written numerous books, including his forthcoming book Complementarity: Dignity, Difference, and Interdependence, which forms the backdrop for our conversation.
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This is a different sort of TITR episode. Just three dudes (but mainly Jay and Brian) bantering around about Rock and Roll. Brian Zahnd is a pastor and writer. Jay Newman is a pitmaster and BBQ artist. Both are avid students of music, specifically Rock and Roll, as you'll see. I love Rock and Roll and love the history behind it all. As far as theology goes, we don't really talk about a theology of music, but Jay does give a rather brilliant overview of why Rock music is theologically necessary toward the end of our conversation. Artists we discuss include Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Rush, Elvis, U2, Nirvana, Eric Clapton, Motley Cru, and many others that I can't remember.
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Paul is a Failed Calvinist Minister. He actually is a very faithful and thoughtful CRC pastor, who is a theological cultural critic who brings to bear loads of pastoral and theological wisdom to his ongoing analysis of our cultural moment. This conversation is very wide ranging, as we discuss the post-election period and how the church can navigate our very unique--and in many ways, groundbreaking--historical situation.
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0:00 Introduction
1:53 Will we be naked in heaven?
8:42 Are there any ways that you observe American masculinity norms would benefit from a more diverse cultural perspective?
12:47 Who do you think wrote Hebrews?
14:20 What is your view of David and Bathsheba--rape rather than consensual? Couldn't she have resisted?
16:52 I am happy and flourishing in our church. My spouse is not. What do we do?
19:20 John 15:3...we're not called to be like Christ in this way right? What are your thoughts?
23:22 Do you have suggestions for how to talk to a spouse who gets hostile with key topics when genuine curiousity increases tension and elicits confrontational responses?
27:55 Old earth or young earth?
30:11 Thoughts on Luigi Mangione and the national response? Babylon seems like they want to free him. Is motive important?
33:13 Solomon's great wisdom didn't help him in the end. Shouldn't we read it through the lense that Solomon wandered from God?
36:51 Leviticus 17 prohibits eating blood. Jesus tells us to drink his blood. Can you reconcile this?
38:16 How did Christ's incarnation, death and resurrection change anything besides the need for the sacrifice? There's still so much injustice and suffering in the world.
42:08 "Leadership" has different secular and biblical meanings. Does the word "authority" differ in the Bible as well?
45:43 The new church I attended had a kids service with raffle and door prizes--it felt "icky." What are your thoughts?
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Professor Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Total Truth, and the most recently released: The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, which is the topic of our fascinating conversation. Professor Pearcey is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."
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2024 has been a good year for Theology in the Raw, and we're looking to make 2025 a GREAT year! In this first of the year, I look at listener statistics and demographics, the most popular episodes, future guests, the exiles25 conference, the mission of TITR, and much more.
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