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God‘s story is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. But it‘s also humanity‘s story, the story of a world fallen and blown apart and of a world reshaped and restored. It‘s the beginning of all beginnings and the end of all ends. Join Brent Siddall and the Rev Ian ‘Reido‘ Reid as they explore God, time, salvation and the cosmos. Explore the stories of Western culture as they pivot and interact with the main narrative of salvation history.
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19 minutes ago
19 minutes ago
What’s the significance of the griffin and the chariot in ‘Purgatorio’?
Brent is joined by Jennifer Holberg to continue talking about Dante’s ‘The Divine Comedy’. This time they focus on ‘Purgatorio’.
Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. She’s also the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narratives’.
- (1:00) Spiritual pilgrimage in ‘Purgatorio’;
- (1:45) The structure of Purgatory;
- (6:30) What happens?
- (7:40) Purgatory’s rules;
- (12:40) Sanctification;
- (15:45) The idea of Purgatory;
- (16:45) The people Dante meets;
- (19:00) Dante’s sin;
- (23:30) Virgil and Beatrice;
- (26:00) The last canto.
Links mentioned in this episode:
World of Dante:
https://www.worldofdante.org/index.html)
Digital Dante:
https://digitaldante.columbia.edu/dante/divine-comedy
Dante Worlds:
https://danteworlds.laits.utexas.edu/
100 Days of Dante:
Editions:
For all in one volume:
Mark Musa, ‘The Portable Dante’ (Penguin)
First rate notes:
Robert and Jean Hollander (Vintage/Anchor)
New poetic translation that retains the terza rima:
Michael Palma (Liveright)
Prose translation:
Charles S. Singleton (Princeton University Press)
Other notable translators:
Robin Kirkpatrick
John Ciarda
Allen Mandelbaum
Older translations by Dorothy L. Sayers
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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4 days ago
4 days ago
How has Western thinking encouraged us to believe that we are our own?
Brent talks with Alan Noble about a new paperback edition of his IVP book ‘You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World’.
Alan is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, a fellow of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and the author of a number of books and articles.
- (1:00) Our inhuman culture;
- (3:55) Western thinking and individualism;
- (5:00) The price of individualism;
- (6:50) Self-justification;
- (9:45) Technique;
- (13:40) Christian identity;
- (16:30) God and our identity;
- (18:30) Prodigality;
- (21:55) Representing Christ in our communities.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Your-Own/dp/151401095X
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Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
How is atonement about the whole cosmos?
Brent talks with Joshua Farris about a recent article in ‘American Reformer’ called ‘Atonement is Cosmic Reconciliation’.
Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s also the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.
- (0:40) How is atonement about cosmic reconciliation?
- (5:50) Penal substitution;
- (11:55) God’s honor;
- (12:40) Anselm;
- (19:30) Atonement and justice.
Links mentioned in this episode:
northamanglican.com/atonement-is-cosmic-reconciliation/
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Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Does science point toward the existence of God?
Brent talks with Michel-Yves Bolloré one of the authors (with Olivier Bonnassies) of a new English translation of the book published by Abrams called ‘God, The Science, The Evidence: The Dawn of a Revolution’.
Michel is a computer engineer. He’s currently Director of Stelarux Investment, Pierre Real Estate, Smile Invest, and Polimiroir Group. He’s also founded three public schools.
- (0:50) Materialism undermined;
- (3:05) Thermal death of the universe;
- (5:10) Dark matter;
- (8:20) The Big Bang;
- (11:15) Persecution of Big Bang exponents;
- (14:30) Fine tuning;
- (16:50) Biological fine tuning;
- (19:00) DNA;
- (20:40) The beliefs of scientists;
- (22:45) Chance?
Links mentioned in this episode:
michel-yves-bollore.com/presentation-michel-yves-bollore/
www.godthesciencetheevidence.com
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Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
What is the celebrity culture within evangelicalism and what kind of damage is it doing to the church?
Brent talks with Joshua Farris about his recent article with ‘American Reformer’ called ‘The Cult of the Platform’.
Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s also the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.
- (0:40) Evangelicalism’s crisis of identity;
- (3:00) The latest leader;
- (9:55) Paul and personality cult;
- (12:00) Liturgical traditions;
- (15:20) Elevating the ordinary;
- (17:45) Slow down;
- (20:00) Worship.
Links mentioned in this episode:
/americanreformer.org/2025/05/the-cult-of-the-platform/
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Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Who was the Apostle Paul? How can we best understand the shape of his thought?
Brent talks with Thomas Schreiner about the second edition of his book ‘Paul, Apostle of God’s Glory in Christ’.
Thomas is associate dean and James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. His books include commentaries on Romans and Galatians.
- (0:50) Sanctification;
- (2:20) Reconciliation;
- (5:50) Redemption;
- (7:55) The Old Testament and propitiation;
- (9:00) Election and predestination;
- (12:25) Salvation in Paul;
- (13:50) The Holy Spirit;
- (15:50) New creation;
- (16:40) Perseverance;
- (18:00) Losing our salvation?
- (19:20) The Law and Paul;
- (23;25) Spiritual gifts;
- (26:25) Paul’s view of the last things.
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Many children question their faith and search for answers.
Brent talks with Chris and Jenny Lee the authors of a new Tyndale House Publishers book aimed at children aged 4-8 called ‘You Are Beloved’. It aims to show children that God is with them through the highs and the lows.
Chris is the ‘Viral Vicar’ from London whose 60 second sermons attract an Instagram audience of 163,000.
His wife Jenny is a playwright. She’s written three plays for London theaters inspired by ancient myths. She’s worked with children’s theater groups and has written for publications.
- (1:00) The book;
- (2:45) Collaboration;
- (6:00) Children’s questions about God;
- (8:45) How do we talk to our children about faith?
- (12:00) The illustrations;
- (14:25) St. Francis;
- (15:30) Amy;
- (16:40) The 4 cherubim.
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Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
How do we rebuild trust in an era marked by division and disillusionment?
Brent talks with author G.S. Gerry about his new court room drama published by Wipf and Stock called ‘Trust on Trial’.
G.S. Gerry is an Amazon best-selling, award-winning author known for his genre-defying storytelling. He’s a Navy veteran, a cybersecurity expert, tatoo enthusiast and father of five. He’s also a blogger!
- (0:55) Trust;
- (3:30) A courtroom drama;
- (6:00) God and justice;
- (7:35) The characters;
- (16:15) The end of the book.
Links mentioned in this episode:
gsgerry.com/books/trust-on-trial/
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Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
‘In life’s toughest moments, our emotions can feel like a storm at sea. But within these turbulent waters lies the potential for profound healing’.
Brent talks with Audrey Davidheiser about her new IVP book ‘Grieving Wholeheartedly: Bringing Healing to Every Part of Your Soul’.
Audrey is a licensed psychologist with expertise in Internal Family Systems therapy. After founding a counselling center for the Los Angeles Dream Center, she now provides IFS therapy for trauma survivors, including those with religious trauma and assists in IFS trainings. She’s been a regular writer for Crosswalk.com and columnist for iBelieve.com.
- (1:00) Grief;
- (1:50) IFS;
- (3:30) The parts of our soul;
- (4:40) Protector parts;
- (7:30) Thinking parts;
- (8:50) Inner critics;
- (11:00) Religious parts;
- (13:30) Firefighters;
- (15:00) Exiles;
- (17:00) Fearful parts;
- (19:30) Lonely parts;
- (22:15) Grieving.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Grieving-Wholeheartedly-Bringing-Healing-Every/dp/1514010836
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
‘Mid-faith crises are a shared human experience that can feel isolating yet are a crucial part of our spiritual journey’.
Brent talks with authors Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague about their new IVP book ‘Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends’.
Jason is the associate pastor of Christ’s Center Church near Eugene, Oregon. He’s written extensively on the subject of the Christian faith and autism, special needs families and his own spiritual journey toward hope for his own non-speaking autistic son.
Catherine is a chaplain, author, editor, and speaker. Her previous books include ‘Fearing Bravely’ and ‘Long Days of Small Things’ which was an ECPA finalist for New Author.
- (1:00) A mid-faith crisis;
- (2:40) Catherine’s experience;
- (4:00) 4 stages of faith;
- (7:20) Doubt;
- (8:30) The problem of evil;
- (10:15) Church hurt;
- (15:50) Medieval mystics;
- (18:00) Spiritual friendship and direction;
- (21:50) Jason’s story.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Mid-Faith-Crisis-Finding-Through-Disillusionment/dp/1514010364
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