Pastoral Care and Suicide - Part 2
Continuing the conversation from last week, Kay Bruce (Psy.D), offers more insights about shepherding and leading those who are struggling into a greater hope.
May 25, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Food Trucks in Babylon
Western Seminary, Todd Miles, Patrick Schreiner, Ryan Lister, Andrew Pack•transform.westernseminary.edu
Western Seminary professors Dr. Todd Miles and Dr. Andrew Pack discuss matters of theology, culture, and ministry in a post-Christian context.
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The Ascension of Christ
The good news of Jesus includes his life, death, resurrection, and future return but what about his ascension? Though often neglected or misunderstood, the ascension is integral to the gospel. Patrick explains the premise for his new book, that Jesus' work would be incomplete without his ascent to God's right hand.
May 20, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Pastoral Care and Suicide - Part 1
Responding to suicide can be one of the most difficult trials in one’s personal life or pastoral ministry. Western's own, Kay Bruce (Psy.D), offers her insights about understanding this serious topic and helping those who are in need.
May 18, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What is the Gospel? Part 2
Gerry Breshears talks about the gospel from Peter's first sermon in Acts 2 arguing it is more Trinitarian and full-fledged than many suspect.
May 11, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What is the Gospel? Part 1
Patrick and Todd discuss some of the different popular gospel summaries in the Christian world. They speak of how these have been helpful, but also how some of them might miss aspects of the good news. In the second half they search the Scriptures to see how the word "gospel" was used in a more technical sense.
May 04, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts
Jamie Smith joins Patrick and Todd to speak about how Augustine is a pilgrim guide to a spirituality that meets the complicated world. Augustine is a spiritual mentor to those who have restless hearts. He knows where home is and what peace feels like.
Apr 27, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Mosaic of Atonement
Josh McNall joins Patrick and Todd to discuss atonement models. In theology, atonement concerns what happened on the cross. McNall presents an integrated account of the various proposals. Using the metaphor of a body, he argues recapitulation is Christ's feet, penal substitution is his heart, Christus Victor is the head, and moral influence his hands.
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Holy Saturday and the Descent to the Dead
What happened on Holy Saturday? Did Jesus descend to hell? If not, why is this in the early creeds? The descent of Jesus Christ to the dead has been a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, but also misunderstood. Matthew Emerson offers an exploration of the biblical, historical, theological, and practical implications of the descent.
Apr 11, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Creativity and the Christian - LIVE Recording
Patrick and Todd welcome a live studio audience into their discussion about redeeming creativity within the Church with their fellow professor, Ryan Lister, and hip-hop artist, Humble Beast director, and pastor, Thomas Terry.
Apr 06, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ritual and Rhythm
Patrick and Todd discuss rituals and habits with Dru Johnson and how we are all “ritualed” people. These are not simply things we do but form our hearts and our worship.
Mar 30, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Virtual Church
Before the coronavirus shut the doors of churches across the States, Patrick and other pastors in the Northwest (Jay Kim, Gabe Moreno, and Gerry Breshears) discussed the pros and cons of virtual church.
Mar 23, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Responding to Coronavirus
Loving our neighbors, submitting to the government, and redeeming opportunities in the midst of a global pandemic. How the church and Christians should respond to the coronavirus.
Mar 19, 2020•46 min
The Art of Self-Control
Self-control might be perceived as confining. However, cultivating this practice leads to more freedom and flourishing. Patrick and Todd speak with local author Drew Dyck about his book, “Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self Control from the Bible and Brain Science."
Mar 16, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Why Sinai Still Matters
Book link: https://www.ivpress.com/bearing-god-s-name Blog link: https://carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com/ Faculty page link: https://prairie.edu/contact/staff-faculty-contacts/carmen-imes/
Mar 09, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Preaching Christ in the Old Testament
Author, Pastor, and Professor, Steve Mathewson, joins the show to talk about the importance and necessity of preaching Christ in the Old Testament and how to do it effectively.
Mar 01, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Christ in the Old Testament Part 2
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Feb 24, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Christ in the Old Testament Part 1
Patrick and Todd talk about the importance, debate, and necessity of seeing Christ in the Old Testament.
Feb 17, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Unhurry and Culture with John Mark Comer
John Mark Comer, pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, shares about church culture, our hurried lives, millennials, phones, and digital asceticism.
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5
Spiritual Warfare with Gerry Breshears
What is spiritual warfare? How do Christians engage with it? Patrick and Todd talk with Dr. Gerry Breshears and provide direction and definitions.
Feb 03, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Bible Project and Their Influences
Patrick and Todd sit down with the creators of The Bible Project (Tim Mackie and Jon Collins) to talk about what theories and paradigm shifts have influenced them in their reading of the Scriptures.
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Tough Texts with Todd: Psalm 137 and Dashing Babies
Psalm 137 isn't the easiest passage in the Scripture. It speaks of calling down violence on our enemy’s children. How do we be faithful to a text like this? Todd and Patrick explore how we can make sense of it.
Jan 20, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The Pastor and Pot with Jeff Lacine
Patrick Schreiner and Todd Miles sit down with local pastor Jeff Lacine to discuss marijuana from a biblical and pastoral perspective.
Jan 13, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Food Trucks
Patrick Schreiner and Todd Miles preview season 1 of Food Trucks in Babylon. Welcome to the show!
Dec 20, 2019•5 min
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