Episodes

  • In Scripture, “evil” always has a face. The adversary, the tempter, the fallen angel reenters the Biblical story at many points.

    In Scripture, “evil” always has a face. The adversary, the tempter, the fallen angel reenters the Biblical story at many points.
    Feb 19 2026

    Evil is subtle, alluring, always in disguise, and shrewd.
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    11 mins
  • There are afflictions that don’t precisely fit the usual diagnostic patterns.

    There are afflictions that don’t precisely fit the usual diagnostic patterns.
    Feb 12 2026

    The Christian faith is a healing movement.
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    11 mins
  • Fundamentalism isn’t the only option for serious faith.

    Fundamentalism isn’t the only option for serious faith.
    Feb 5 2026

    Becoming fluent in the “grammar of the gospel.”
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    10 mins
  • Preaching is meant to be a “sacramental act.”

    Preaching is meant to be a “sacramental act.”
    Jan 29 2026

    There are some things that can’t be understood by reasoned explanations alone.
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    11 mins
  • Indiscriminate Baptism

    Indiscriminate Baptism
    Jan 22 2026

    Surely we don’t expect parents to perjure themselves in public!
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    10 mins
  • Jesus was baptized alongside “sinners”

    Jesus was baptized alongside “sinners”
    Jan 15 2026

    “O that you would tear open the heavens and come down. . .”
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    11 mins
  • Is there anyone in charge here? Some way to know for certain that there is some conscious intentionality behind the origin of the universe?

    Is there anyone in charge here? Some way to know for certain that there is some conscious intentionality behind the origin of the universe?
    Jan 8 2026

    God's “Word” is God reaching out to us who bring nothing to the table but our questions.

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    13 mins
  • A star shall come out of Jacob

    A star shall come out of Jacob
    Jan 1 2026

    Matthew gathers biblical images to fashion something that’s less a piece of journalism and more like a hymn of praise.
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    10 mins