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The Word Without Walls Podcast

Oct 31, 2024

No free will??  This is an important topic, because how you think about free will affects how you read the Bible.  So, how do I approach this in my classes to get students to reconsider widely-held notions?  What are tests for free will?  What are some key words in the Bible to shed light on the idea...


Oct 24, 2024

We're aware the criticism from the world around us regarding the Bible.  How can we look at the arguments people have, and address them in a helpful way?  In this episode I share statements I typically make to my students to get them thinking and talking.  

I mention Lee Strobel's book, The Case for Christ, which you...


Oct 15, 2024

In this series about questions we can ask to spur conversation, we've talked about worldviews and collaboration versus competition.  Now we consider some illustrations that can further explain worldviews, including:

  • The coast guard
  • A drowning person
  • Physican/hospital
  • Fasting at Panera
  • Ambassadors and stewards

This...


Oct 8, 2024

As we continue thinking about questions to ask students, and prompts to get them engaged in the classroom, this episode considers the ideas of collaboration versus competition.  Different avenues of converation can include:

  • Consider various models where collaboration is used, versus those where competition is the...


Oct 2, 2024

This episode focuses on different prompts I introduce in my classes regarding worldview, including talking about where to start conversations and how to find common ground, as well as when to step back.  

I refer to the Red Pyramid and Green Arc worldviews in this episode.  Here are the links  a visual of each model. ...