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:
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,...
Aug 27, 2024
In part 3 of the mini-series about the parabolic universe, we're taking a look at some parables of Jesus, going from the simple to those that are seemingly impossible to understand. These include the parable of the sower, the wise and foolish virgins, and the unfaithful steward. What are we to make of these?
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Aug 19, 2024
As we continue this mini-series on the parabolic universe, this episode looks specifically at hermeneutics--the study of what the source intends the reader to understand (including translation and explanation). How do we rightly understand parables and how to apply them? We look into two ancient schools of...