Parker and John discuss 1 Corinthians 15 and Paul's argument for the general resurrection of the dead. 

In this episode, John and Parker discuss some of the philosophical movements in the world today and compare them to Jesus' Beatitudes, Jesus' teachings, and Jesus' establishment of the Kingdom and its values. 

Parker and John reflect on science and faith and share their thoughts about their compatibility within an orthodox, theological framework. 

This week, Parker and John discuss Hosea Chapters 1 & 3. They discuss the broader Israelite history, worship of Ba'al and fertility cults, and what redemption looks like. 

Parker and John answer the following listener questions: 1) Is it okay to include cremation in my funeral plans? 2) Why do United Methodists have female clergy?

Parker and John talk about Rahab, as well as the meaning of her house and the house of God. 

John & Parker discuss Philippians 2, reflecting on having the mind of Christ, being at peace, and the nature of Jesus. 

In this episode, John and Parker discuss Luke 6:27-38. 

Parker and John do a deep dive into Luke 6: 17ff. The Beatitudes are one of Jesus' most famous teachings and many folks are aware of them, even if they are not part of our faith. In this episode, they discuss Roman society and the Patron/Client...

This week, Parker and John reflect on Luke 5, when Simon is instructed to put his nets out in the deep water. They discuss the deeper meaning of Jesus' authority to bring people back into Shalom and society. They also tackle the Wesleyan perspe...

John & Parker discuss the authority of Jesus over sin and all creation. They also discuss the narrative of when Jesus said, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's."

Parker & John dive deep into the concepts of absolute truth, post-modernism, and understanding Jesus' missional call that did not match the expectations of his hometown. 

This week, we discuss John 2:1-11. In our discussion, we reflect on the Miracle at Cana, the concept and purposes of miracles, and how miracles give us a vision of the inbreaking Kingdom of God. 

In this episode, John and Parker talk about apocalyptic literature in the Bible and discuss how it gives the Church hope for the present and future. 

Parker and John discuss the meaning of the Koine Greek word μάγοι (magoi) which means magi/wise men/magicians. They then explore the biblical history of those who give rulers information about dreams and visions. Finally, they explore all of th...

We welcome Parker back to the pod this week as they talk about Jesus staying in the temple while mom and dad journeyed back home to Nazareth. Highlights in this episode include Bêt Av, Pater Familias, as well as discerning the speech of Christ ...

In this episode, John talks about the doctrine of the incarnation and examines in particular the nature of the everlasting enfleshment of Jesus the Eternal Word and Son of God. John also talks about the theological concept of Theotokos (θεοτόκο...

In this episode, John discusses the concept of Bêt Ab (בית אב), the foundational structure of ancient Israeli society. Translated as "House of the Father," the Bêt Ab is a part of the patrilineal and patrilocal society in ancient Israel. John t...

In this episode, John discussed the Greek word logos (λογος) and its depth of meaning. He also gives a brief history overview of the intertestamental period - the roughly 400 years between Malachi and the arrival of John the Baptist and Jesus o...

John talks about sacramental theology, the restoration of Eden and the human body, chronos and kairos. 

John talks about Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, as SHUMC celebrates Christ the King Sunday. John goes back into the Hebrew Bible (OT) to show that the Kingdom of God is a theocracy. He also discusses the implications for the C...

John is soloing it this week! John discusses Esther Ch. 7, a broader timeline of the Jewish people from 1,000 BC to Esther's time in 497 BC. John also discusses the Jewish celebration of Purim and how this festival can point us to a new way of ...

John & Parker discuss the concepts of empire, cynicism, the Church as a people in exile and living a beautiful life. Jeremiah 29

Parker and John reflect on All Saints Sunday, the signposts of our lives that point to the Day of the Lord, and how the Holy Spirit prays for us. 

Parker & John discuss Romans 7: 21 - 8:1, a beautiful and powerful portion of Scripture that also can be difficult to interpret and preach on. They talk about the larger theological argument Paul is making, the importance of covenant, and P...