The Word Without Walls Podcast

Sep 23, 2024

There are certain topics/questions I introduce in all of my classes to set the tone and create an atmosphere where we are free to pursue the truth.  Something we discuss at the very beginning of the semester are the words of Jesus in Matthew 7 when He commands us to judge not.  What does that really mean?  What kind of...

Sep 16, 2024

In this episode, I share conversation starters I use in my university classes, especially at the beginning of a semester to set the tone for the class and what we'll be thinking about.  The intent of the questions has to do with the nature of students, what young people are like, and what captivates them.  My discussion...

Sep 12, 2024

In this episode, I share an exchange of ideas with a student who asked me about if Christians should be vegetarians.  We consider such things as:

• What are the different aspects of this question?
• What did Jesus say about diet?
• What should be our priorities, as Christians?
• What if, as Christians, we were less...

Sep 5, 2024

In the final episode of this mini-series on my new book, The Parabolic Universe, we consider some parables of Jesus that are often considered repetitive.  Are they, really?  Or are they sequential, providing more wisdom with each successive story?  We take a close look at the text of Matthew 13 (treasure in the field,...