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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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18 minutes ago
18 minutes ago
In 2014 aerial photography revealed a submerged structure beneath the water of Lake Iznik, near the ancient city of Nicaea. Was it the location of the First Council of Nicaea?
Brent talks with Mark Fairchild one of the archaeologists who discovered the Basilica. He’s the author of a book on the subject from IVP called ‘The Underwater Basilica of Nicaea’. Now he has a forthcoming article on the Basilica about to appear in ‘Biblical Archaeology Review’.
- (1:20) New evidence;
- (3:45) Neophytos;
- (5:40) Drone pictures;
- (6:25) The Martyrion Church;
- (8:00) Nicaea;
- (12:00) The 2 bishops;
- (13:00) Constantine’s palace.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ancientbiblicalworld.com/about-mark-r-fairchild/
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4 days ago
4 days ago
How do we encounter the hope of Jesus in the book of Revelation?
Brent talks with Shane Wood about his new IVP book ‘Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus in the Book of Revelation’.
Shane Is professor of New Testament and Its Origins at Ozark Christian College. In addition to speaking at churches and conferences worldwide, Shane produces a variety of audio, video, and written resources available at shanejwood.com.
- (1:00) Where does Revelation start?
- (1:35) Thinning the Veil;
- (3:25) How does the book begin?
- (4:20) Revelation 1-3 and Jesus;
- (5:30) Chapters 4-5;
- (6:40) Jesus as lion and lamb;
- (9:00) Chapters 6-8. Worship as war!
- (10:00) Revelation 6 and the 7 seals;
- (12:25) Chapters 8-11. God’s tenderness;
- (14:25) Chapters 12-14. The enemy;
- (15:40) Killing dragons;
- (16:50) Chapters 15-16;
- (18:25) Chapters 17-19; the end of evil;
- (20:00) Chapter 20;
- (22:00) Ending in a garden?
- (22:50) The numbers.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Thinning-Veil-Encountering-Christ-Revelation/dp/1514009226
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7 days ago
7 days ago
‘The religious right taught America to misread the Bible. Christians have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. But people who have been hurt by the attacks of Christian nationalism can help us rediscover God’s vision for faith in public life’.
Brent talks with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove about his new IVP book ‘Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good’.
Jonathan is a writer, preacher, and moral activist. He and his wife, Leah, founded the Rutba House, a house of hospitality in Durham, North Carolina. Jonathan directs the School for Conversion, a popular education center in Durham committed to ‘making surprising friendships possible’ and is an associate minister at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church. Jonathan is the author or co-author of many books.
- (1:10) The religious ‘right’ and Christian nationalism;
- (3:00) The moral majority;
- (5:00) Jonathan’s journey;
- (6:10) Conservatism in the States;
- (9:30) Trump;
- (11:00) Christianity and capitalism;
- (14:15) Immigrants;
- (16:45) Christian nationalism and the Bible;
- (20:30) The religious right and moral values;
- (23:00) Stories in the book.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Revolution-Values-Reclaiming-Public-Common/dp/0830845933
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
What is the purpose and meaning of classical education? ‘Imagine a world where education isn’t just about information transfer but about shaping the soul, where students are nurtured to become virtuous, morally self-regulating citizens’.
Brent talks with Louis Markos about his new IVP book ‘Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education’.
Louis is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities. His 27 books include ‘The Myth Made Fact’ and ‘From Plato to Christ’.
- (1:00) The problem with modern education;
- (5:40) The purpose of education;
- (7:00) Classical Christian education. Why should we all study the great books?
- (10:50) Why is virtue important?
- (12:40) Plato’s Republic;
- (16:35) Augustine and Christian education;
- (22:30) Rousseau and education.
Links mentioned in this episode:
/www.amazon.com/Passing-Torch-Classical-Christian-Education/dp/1514011301
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
For whom did Jesus die?
Brent talks with Joshua Farris about limited atonement and a recent debate on the subject he and Dan Chappa had with James White and Jeremiah Nortier.
Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.
- (1:00) The debate – For whom did Jesus die?
- (3:30) Limited atonement?
- (6:00) The early church fathers;
- (8:30) Calvin and the Reformers;
- (13:10) Bucer;
- (14:00) The Westminster Confession;
- (16:00) The debate;
- (25:00) Scriptural passages.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/live/6KjJI5P_M3o?si=U29hFKxKbwbG8pR
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Who was Dante and what is ‘The Divine Comedy’?
In the first part of a mini-series Brent talks to Jennifer Holberg about Dante’s great medieval work. Who is Beatrice and why is the opening like film noir?
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’.
- (1:20) Who was Dante and what is ‘The Divine Comedy’?
- (6:10) A summary of world knowledge up until about 1300?
- (7:20) A ‘film noir’ beginning?
- (12:20) Translations?
- (17:25) Resources (see below!)
- (20:30) Themes;
- (24:00) A favorite section?
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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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
How do we deal with fame and celebrity? To what extent are we trapped by our past?
Brent talks with Hannah Long about another film noir – 1950’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ directed by Billy Wilder and starring Gloria Swanson, William Holden and Erich von Stroheim.
Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Despatch’, ‘Angelus News’, ‘First Things’ and ‘Christianity Today’.
- (0:45) What is it and who is in it?
- (3:00) Billy Wilder;
- (4:00) The photography;
- (5:00) Franz Waxman;
- (5:55) Silent stars in Hollywood;
- (9:55) Fame and celebrity;
- (13:15) Norma;
- (21:40) Max;
- (27:00) Joe;
- (32:15) Betty;
- (36:50) The symbolism of the title;
- (37:40) Use of flashback;
- (43:30) Real actors and directors.
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
‘What if recovery doesn’t have to last a life time? What if freedom from addiction could happen in an instant’?
Brent talks with Noelle Borgia about her new book from Bridge Logos called ‘Silence the Lion: Wage War on Addiction and Win’.
Noelle is a Wayne State University graduate holding a Bachelor of Arts with double majors in Italian Language and Literature and International Studies as well as a graduate of the Oakland Church School of Ministry. She’s been a piano and vocal instructor and piano-vocalist entertainer specializing in Italian music. She and her husband Sam are launching ‘Shattered Mirror Ministries’. Together they will work to empower those struggling with substance addiction.
- (1:40) The enemy;
- (3:55) Addiction;
- (8:25) ADHD;
- (9:20) Sam’s past;
- (13:20) Daniel;
- (17:50) The turning point;
- (22:25) Restoration.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Silence-Lion-Wage-War-Addiction/dp/1610369084
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
What are some of the problems with translations of the Bible? Was Jonah’s whale really a whale?
Brent is joined by Tom Hobson, the author of a new book from Wipf and Stock called ‘Fun with Biblical Words: More than Sixty Greek and Hebrew words to Revolutionize Your Study of God’s Word’.
Tom is retired from more than 40 years as a Presbyterian minister, four years as professor of biblical studies and languages at Morthland College, and two years of the radio program ‘Biblical Words and World’ on KUTR-AM, Salt Lake City. He’s written books and many articles.
- (1:00) Tom’s background with biblical languages;
- (4:30) Why the biblical languages make such a difference;
- (5:30) Skubalon;
- (10:00) Agape;
- (12:40) The ‘sea monsters’;
- (15:40) Jonah’s ‘whale’;
- (17:05) Methuselah;
- (19:40) Sumerian king lists;
- (21:00) Tom’s most surprising deep connections.
Links mentioned in this episode:
/www.amazon.com/Fun-Biblical-Words-Hebrew-Revolutionize/dp/B0DFN2BMMG
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
What are the similarities and differences between Christianity and Islam? How do the two faiths view God?
In the second part of this discussion, Brent talks with Wafik Wahba about his new IVP book ‘Global Christianity and Islam: Exploring History, Politics, and Beliefs’.
Wafik is professor of Global Christianity at Tyndale University in Toronto, Canada. He has taught and lectured on global Christianity and Christian-Muslim relations in 25 countries. He has contributed to several publications.
- (1:05) The oneness of God in Islam;
- (3:45) Free will in Islam;
- (5:40) Christianity and freedom of choice;
- (7:35) Christianity and God;
- (9:30) Islam and Jesus;
- (11:30) The death of Jesus in Islam;
- (13:15) Christianity and Jesus;
- (14:30) Sin and salvation in Islam;
- (17:30) The Christian view of salvation;
- (19:30) The community;
- (23:30) How can Christians and Muslims come to a greater understanding of each other?
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Global-Christianity-Islam-Exploring-Politics/dp/083085195X
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