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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
Why is common life in our society in decline?
Brent talks with Jake Meador about a new paperback edition of his IVP book ‘In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World’.
Jake is vice president of the Davenant Institute and the editor in chief of Mere Orthodoxy.
- (0:40) How has the world changed?
- (2:40) America in decline?
- (4:15) The decline of the church;
- (12:00) How has existentialism shaped the modern West?
- (17:40) Alienation from work;
- (19:00) A.I.;
- (24:55) The loss of community.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ivpress.com/in-search-of-the-common-good
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2 days ago
2 days ago
Where do we turn when trauma leaves us feeling lost, ashamed, and exhausted?
Brent talks with Michael John Cusick the author of a new book from IVP called ‘Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love’.
Michael John Cusick is the CEO and founder of Restoring the Soul, an intensive counseling ministry in Denver. He’s a licensed professional counselor, spiritual director, and former assistant professor of counseling at Colorado Christian University.
- (0:58) A childhood experience;
- (4:35) Spiritual exhaustion;
- (7:10) Brokenness a bridge;
- (9:30) The 4 S’s;
- (11:10) Embodiment;
- (14:10) Experiencing God;
- (17:50) ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Sacred-Attachment-Escaping-Spiritual-Exhaustion/dp/1514008319
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Brent talks with Holly Beers the author of a new Baker books commentary on Colossians and Philemon. It’s a volume in the Word and Spirit Commentary on the New Testament series.
Holly is associate professor of religious studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She’s formerly served on the board of the Institute for Biblical Research and is a participating member of the Society for Pentecostal Studies.
- (1:00) Word and Spirit Commentary;
- (2:50) How and why are Colossians and Philemon often grouped together?
- (3:40) Slavery;
- (4:45) What’s Colossians about?
- (6:20) The gospel in Colossians;
- (8:15) The Holy Spirit in Colossians;
- (9:40) Jesus in Colossians;
- (10:50) The mystery of Christ;
- (11:55) Fullness in Christ;
- (16:00) Virtues and vices;
- (18:00) Embodying Christ;
- (19:40) Philemon.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.westmont.edu/people/holly-beers-phd
www.amazon.com/Colossians-Philemon-Spirit-Commentary-Testament/dp/1540963861
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7 days ago
7 days ago
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 IVP 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 in Kentucky. His books include commentaries on Romans and Galatians.
- (0:51) The image of a house;
- (1:50) God’s glory;
- (3:10) The Lord Jesus;
- (4:15) Paul and the Gentiles;
- (7:15) Paul’s mission;
- (8:55) The mystery;
- (11:00) Suffering and Paul;
- (13:50) Paul and the Law;
- (15:40) Sin;
- (16:50) Jesus a second Adam;
- (17:40) Jesus and redemption;
- (18:50) Jesus’ divinity;
- (20:20) Christ’s righteousness;
- (22:40) Can we lose our salvation?
- (24:00) The already and not yet.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.sbts.edu/faculty/thomas-r-schreiner/
koorong.com/product/paul-apostle-of-god-s-glory-in-christ_9780830852703
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
‘We are meant to experience joy in our work. But many of us struggle to find a sense of purpose or fulfillment in what we do’.
Brent talks with Shundrawn Thomas the author of a new IVP book ‘Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation’.
Shundrawn is president of a trillion dollar global investment management business and is a management group member of a leading financial services company. He previously advised institutional equity investors as a vice president for Goldman Sachs, and held positions in sales, trading, and research in the fixed income division of Morgan Stanley. Shundrawn is a motivational speaker speaking nationally on topics including professional development, leadership, values faith, strategy and finance.
- (1:15) Happiness and work;
- (2:00) An employee engagement crisis;
- (3:30) Work not just a job;
- (5:00) Finding joy in work;
- (7:40) Attitude;
- (11:20) A good work ethic;
- (13:15) Work and vocation;
- (21:00) Feedback at work;
- (25:00) Growing through work.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Discover-Joy-Work-Transforming-Occupation/dp/1514013991
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
What’s the role of nature in Chapter 1 of the Song?
Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.
- (0:25) How the Song begins;
- (1:45) Desire;
- (6:00) Wine and oil in verses 2-4;
- (7:20) The chorus;
- (8:45) Who is the woman?
- (10:20) Solomon’s response in v 8;
- (11:00) v 9;
- (12:20) v 11;
- (12:45) Scent in verses 12-14;
- (15:00) Nature;
- (17:40) v 15-17;
- (18:15) The king and Israel and Israel and God;
- (20:25) Jesus and the church.
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
What is the Song of Solomon actually about?
Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.
- (0:30) What is ‘The Song of Songs’?
- (3:05) How the book fits in with Israel’s covenant life;
- (5:10) Interpretation;
- (8:25) Allegory;
- (10:00) Garden imagery;
- (12:00) A drama;
- (14:15) Love;
- (16:00) Solomon as king and lover. The king in the Song;
- (20:10) Wisdom in the Song;
- (21:00) The wisdom of love.
Links mentioned in this episode:
alastairadversaria.com
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Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Brent is joined again by Joshua Farris to discuss a recent article he’s written for ‘North American Anglican’ called ‘Holy Orders and the Archetype of Christ and His Bride’.
Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the founder and director of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.
- (0:45) What are holy orders?
- (3.30) Holy Orders and men;
- (6:00) The union of Christ and His Bride;
- (10:35) How do holy orders reflect creation and redemption?
- (11:15) Ephesians 5;
- (18:00) Representing Christ in the church.
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northamanglican.com/holy-orders-and-the-archetype-of-christ-and-his-bride/
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
How do we find genuine connection in a social media world?
Brent talks with Tom Bennardo, a four decade veteran of ministry and spiritual formation. He’s the author of a new book from Baker Books called ‘Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church: How Courageous Authenticity Can Transform Your Relationships, Your Community, and Your Life’.
Tom’s experience spans church planting, lead pastoral ministry, mentoring, coaching, and denominational leadership. He’s the author of ‘The Honest Guide to Church Planting’ and currently serves as executive director of church leadership and multiplication for the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, where he trains and equips current pastors.
- (1:00) A fully opened soul?
- (3:45) Our longings;
- (5:40) The church;
- (7:20) Opening our hearts;
- (11:50) 3 levels of interaction;
- (15:50) Self admission;
- (17:55) Disclosure of our sins;
- (21:10) Authentic community.
Links mentioned in this episode:
/www.amazon.com/Open-Hearted-People-Soul-Connected-Church-Relationships/dp/1540904601
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
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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