Best Brent Siddall Podcasts (2025)

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Special Bonus Episode Richard Gamble – The Eternal Wall 25:54

1d ago25:54

25:54

Why not build a wall of answered prayer? Brent talks with Richard Gamble, the founder of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, which will be the largest Christian landmark in Britain. The structure will contain one million bricks and – thanks to augmented reality – people will be able to access an answered prayer through every brick! (0:20) Where di…

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Bernardo Kastrup and Joshua Farris – What Can Christians Learn from Analytic Idealism? 27:50

3d ago27:50

27:50

What can Christians learn from analytic idealism? Brent talks with Bernardo Kastrup and Joshua Farris. Bernardo is a philosopher and computer scientist best known for his work in the field of consciousness studies particularly his development of analytic idealism. He’s written several books and papers arguing against physicalism and proposing that …

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Special Bonus Episode - Crystal Downing – The Wages of Cinema 46:49

5d ago46:49

46:49

How can we harmonize our Christian faith with the art and craft of film making? Brent talks to Crystal Downing about her new IVP book called ‘The Wages of Cinema: A Christian Aesthetics of Film in Conversation with Dorothy L. Sayers’. Crystal is an award winning author and has published six books. (1:10) Dorothy L. Sayers and film; (6:50) What Chri…

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Erica Young Reitz – After College 24:21

6d ago24:21

24:21

The years after college or university can be some of the most uncertain times of life. How do we best navigate them? Brent is joined by Erica Young Reitz who’s just published a revised and updated version of her IVP book ‘After College: Navigating Transitions, Relationships, and Faith’. Erica is the founder of After College Transition, an organizat…

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Joshua Farris – Feminization and the Church 25:28

10d ago25:28

25:28

What is the ‘feminization’ of the church? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about his article in ‘American Reformer’ called ‘Feminization and the Church’. 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. …

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Joshua Farris – Children and Story 20:53

13d ago20:53

20:53

How are our children being catechized these days? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about his ‘Missio Mosaic’ article ‘Icons, Childhood Development, and the Liturgical World: Raising Liturgical Beings’. 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 Scienc…

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Special Bonus Episode – Nicaea Guys with Susannah Black Roberts 31:47

14d ago31:47

31:47

What is the ‘extremely not secret history of the Council of Nicaea’? Why does Nicaea matter? The 20th of May marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Brent is joined by Susannah Black Roberts – a senior editor of ‘Plough’ - to talk about ‘Nicaea Guys.’ (0:35) The Council of Nicaea; (2:20) A secret history? (4:05) The major players; (9…

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Joshua Farris - Consciousness 19:41

17d ago19:41

19:41

How does the dividing line between consciousness and science continue to blur? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about a new article in ‘Mind Matters’ called ‘Consciousness Blurs the Line Between Philosophy and Science’. Joshua is an ordained priest with the diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and foun…

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Jennifer Holberg – George Herbert’s ‘The Collar’ 26:26

20d ago26:26

26:26

Brent is joined by Jennifer Holberg to discuss George Herbert’s classic poem ‘The Collar. 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’. (0:50) Who is George Herbert? What is metaphysic…

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Marc Alan Schelske – Walking Otherward 26:06

24d ago26:06

26:06

‘Modern Christianity is at a testing crossroads. Many are captivated by Jesus or newly intrigued by him. They know it’s possible to be a Christian and not be very much like Jesus, and they are rejecting expressions of Christianity that fail that test’. Brent talks with Marc Alan Schelske who’s the author of a new 40 day devotional from Live 210 Med…

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Wafik Wahba – Global Christianity and Islam 29:42

27d ago29:42

29:42

What’s the history of Christianity and Islam? How have the two faiths interrelated through the centuries? Brent talks with Wafik Wahba, the author of a new book from IVP called ‘Global Christianity and Islam: Exploring History, Politics, and Beliefs’. Wafik is professor of Global Christianity at Tyndale University in Toronto, Canada. He has taught …

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Special Bonus Episode – Deanna Shrodes – Uncommon Answers 24:16

29d ago24:16

24:16

In a world where answered prayers often feel like statistical anomalies, Dr. Deanna Shrodes poses a radical question ‘What if what usually happens was never meant to be what usually happens’? Brent talks with Deanna Shrodes, the author of a new book from Baker Books called ‘Uncommon Answers: Partnering with the Holy Spirit to Receive Extraordinaril…

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David Koyzis – Political Visions and Ilusions 29:20

1M ago29:20

29:20

What are some of the key political ideologies of our time? Why does what we believe about politics matter? Brent talks with David Koyzis about his IVP book ‘Political Visions and Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies’. David is affiliated with Global Scholars Canada and is engaged in an international academic ministr…

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Richard Parrish – The Gift of Conflict 25:13

1M ago25:13

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Is conflict actually a good thing? Brent talks with Richard Parrish about his new book from Richard Parrish Ministries called ‘The Gift of Conflict: The Art of Biblical Reconciliation’. Richard is the director of Richard Parrish Ministries, an outreach of Music Serving the Word. Richard attends to the soul care of pastors, leaders, and learners. He…

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Movie Review Hannah Long – Out of the Past (1947) 51:13

1M ago51:13

51:13

Can we actually escape our past? To what extent does our past define us? Brent talks with Hannah Long about the 1947 film noir ‘Out of the Past’ directed by Jacques Tourneur and starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer and Kirk Douglas. Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications inclu…

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Alastair Roberts – Zechariah 12 17:57

1M ago17:57

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How does Zechariah 12 speak of Jesus and the Passion Narrative? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute. (0:25) What does chapter 12 describe? (2:25) Creation and re-creation; (3:35) The cup in v 2; (4:25) A civil war scenario? (5:20) V 3; (6:15) The nations; (6:50) V 4; (7:35) The fiery torch and blazing pot – v 6? (9:15) …

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Alastair Roberts – Zechariah 11 20:31

2M ago20:31

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How does Matthew use chapter 11 of Zechariah? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States. (1:00) How Matthew uses chapter 11? (5:30) The Maccabean period or the period before the exile? (6:20) Verses 1-3 – the imagery; (8:15) Zechariah’s commission; (9:35) The slaughter; (9:50) V 5; (10:10) The 2 staffs; (11:15) …

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Bruce Herman – Makers by Nature 25:13

2M ago25:13

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‘We were made by a Maker to be makers’. Brent talks with artist Bruce Herman about his new IVP America book ‘Makers by Nature: Letters from a Master Painter on Faith, Hope and Art’. In a series of fictional letters, Bruce passes on wisdom to a younger generation. He explores a wide array of practical, philosophical, and theological issues. Bruce is…

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Keith Simon – Joyful Outsiders 25:43

2M ago25:43

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‘Christians today feel more like cultural outsiders than ever before – yet many still long to help their communities flourish’. Brent is joined by Keith Simon one of the authors with Patrick Miller of a new Zondervan book ‘Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture’. Keith is a lead pastor at ‘The Crossing’ and he co-ho…

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Arianna Molloy – Healthy Calling 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

How can we pursue our callings while managing our risk for burnout? Brent talks with Arianna Molloy about her new book from IVP called ‘Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work’. Arianna is associate professor of organizational communication at Biola University. Her research focuses on meaningful work, work as a calling, and the conn…

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Special Bonus Episode – Britney Higgs – HER Campaign 24:28

2M ago24:28

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Brent talks with Britney Higgs, a dedicated advocate, Founder and CEO of HER campaign, a non-profit organization based in Billings, Montana. She has a deep passion for empowering survivors of human trafficking. Britney, along with her husband Sammy, established HER campaign in 2016 to provide aftercare programs and support for survivors in their jo…

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Special Bonus Episode – Graham McAleer and Alexander S. Rosenthal-Pubul – The Wisdom of our Ancestors Part Two 24:23

2M ago24:23

24:23

What is conservatism? What is Christian humanism? Brent continues his discussion with Graham McAleer and Alexander S. Rosenthal-Pubul about their Notre Dame Press book called ‘The Wisdom of Our Ancestors: Conservative Humanism and the Western Tradition’. Graham is professor of philosophy at Loyola University in Maryland and the author of a number o…

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Graham McAleer and Alexander S. Rosenthal-Pubul – The Wisdom of our Ancestors Part One 17:57

2M ago17:57

17:57

What is conservatism? What is Christian humanism? Brent is joined by Graham McAleer and Alexander S. Rosenthal-Pubul for the first part of a discussion about their new Notre Dame Press book ‘The Wisdom of our Ancestors: Conservative Humanism and the Western Tradition’. Graham is professor of philosophy at Loyola University in Maryland and the autho…

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Taylor Patterson – Skills for Safeguarding 26:12

2M ago26:12

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‘Churches are called to care for the vulnerable, but churches have not always led the way in becoming places safe from abuse’. Brent is joined by Taylor Patterson, one of the authors together with Lisa Compton of a new IVP book called ‘Skills for Safeguarding: A Guide to Preventing Abuse and Fostering Healing in the Church’. Taylor is a licensed pr…

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Wesley Vander Lugt – Georges Rouault – A Prophet in the Darkness 26:24

2M ago26:24

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Who was artist Georges Rouault? In what sense was he a prophet in the darkness? Many consider Georges Rouault to be one of the most important painters of the last few centuries, yet both the secular world and the church have struggled to engage with his work which is profoundly shaped by his Christian faith. Brent talks with Wesley Vander Lugt who …

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Joshua Farris – Stop Praying for Revival 29:28

2M ago29:28

29:28

Joshua Farris joins Brent to discuss a recent article with ‘American Reformer’ called ‘Stop Praying for Revival (At Least the Way We Used To’). 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. (0:50) W…

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Karen Sjoblom – Gone for Good 24:42

2M ago24:42

24:42

Why did God allow such pain and trauma in my life? What good could possibly come from it? Will I ever get free? ‘When Karen Sjoblom relocated to her Midwest birthplace after her daughter left for college, she anticipated exciting possibilities in her newly empty nested stage. Instead she found herself on an unexpected pilgrimage through past trauma…

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Samuel Parkison – The Unvarnished Jesus 30:59

3M ago30:59

30:59

How and why is the Lord Jesus Christ beautiful? In what ways is God beauty itself? Brent talks with Samuel Parkison about his new Christian Focus book called ‘The Unvarnished Jesus: The Beauty of Christ and his Ugly Rivals’. Samuel is Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates. He’s the autho…

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Bernardo Kastrup and Joshua Farris – Near Death Experiences 28:41

3M ago28:41

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Brent is joined by philosophers Bernardo Kastrup and Joshua Farris to talk about Near Death Experiences. Bernardo is a philosopher and computer scientist best known for his work in the field of consciousness studies particularly his development of analytic idealism. He’s written several books and papers arguing against physicalism and proposing tha…

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Mark Fairchild – The Underwater Basilica of Nicaea 22:29

3M ago22:29

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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 about his new book from IVP ‘The Underwater Basilica of Nicaea: Archaeology in the Birthplace of Christian Theology’. Mark was professor of Bi…

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Joshua Farris – What is a Person? 24:34

3M ago24:34

24:34

What is a person? Where did the idea of personhood come from? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about his recent articles on personhood on De Gruyter. (0:50) Where did the idea of a person come from? (4:15) Boethius and personhood; (7:15) The Reformation and personhood. Calvin; (11:05) Modern Europe and the States; (13:45) Descartes and the person; (1…

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Patricia Boyce – Light for the Journey Through Dry Bone Valley 24:36

3M ago24:36

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Do you feel as though you’re in a valley of dry bones? Brent talks with Dr. Patricia Boyce, the author of a new book from Renown Publishing called ‘Light for the Journey Through Dry Bone Valley: How Points of Connection in You, Your Relationships, and Your Community Can Reinvigorate Your Life’. Patricia is a licensed professional counselor of Menta…

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Jennifer Holberg – John Donne 27:01

3M ago27:01

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Brent talks with Jennifer Holberg about John Donne and his holy sonnet ‘Batter my heart, three-person'd God’. How does Donne describe God at work with his soul? 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 ‘N…

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Alastair Roberts – Zechariah 10 14:07

3M ago14:07

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How are Exodus themes prominent in Zechariah 10? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States. (0:25) The oracle; (1:10) More Exodus material; (3:45) V 2; (5:10) Sheep and shepherd imagery; (7:30) The Seleucids; (8:00) V 4 – the cornerstone? (8:55) Verses 10 and 11 – a return from exile; (11:40) V 10 – Gilead and L…

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Alastair Roberts – Zechariah 9 23:53

3M ago23:53

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Is Jesus our greater Alexander the Great? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States about Zechariah 9. (0:30) Chapter 9 and a new section; (1:50) Chapter 1-8 and 9-14; (3:00) Alexander the Great; (6:10) Exodus themes; (7:30) Cities conquered by Alexander; (8:30) Tyre and Sidon; (10:30) V 9 – Jesus and Alexander …

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David Koyzis – Citizenship Without Illusions 29:03

3M ago29:03

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How can Christians live as citizens of God’s kingdom while also fulfilling their responsibilities as citizens of political communities? Brent talks with David Koyzis about his new IVP book ‘Citizenship Without Illusions: A Christian Guide to Political Engagement’. David is affiliated with Global Scholars Canada and is engaged in an international ac…

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Tim Wildsmith – Bible Translations for Everyone 28:57

4M ago28:57

28:57

Why are there so many translations of the Bible? Brent talks with Tim Wildsmith about his new Zondervan book ‘Bible Translations for Everyone: A Guide to Finding a Bible That’s Right For You’. Tim is an ordained pastor and writer who is best known as the creator of a multi-platform online ministry designed to help people find a Bible that’s right f…

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Joshua Farris – Theological Anthropology 23:51

4M ago23:51

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Why is the soul so important in the Christian tradition? Why is it important that we are embodied beings? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about a recent article he’s published with the University of St. Andrews called ‘Substance Dualist Theological Anthropology’. Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian…

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Anna Moreland and Thomas Smith – The Young Adult Playbook 24:06

4M ago24:06

24:06

What constitutes a happy life and how do young people find it? Brent talks with Anna Moreland and Thomas Smith about their new book from Catholic University of America Press called ‘The Young Adult Playbook: Living Like It Matters’. Anna is the Anna Quinn Welsh Endowed Chair of the University Honors Program and Professor in the Department of Humani…

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Jeffrey Barbeau – C.S. Lewis – The Last Romantic 26:30

4M ago26:30

26:30

What was the influence of nineteenth century Romanticism on C.S. Lewis? Brent talks with Jeffrey Barbeau about his new book from IVP America called ‘The Last Romantic – C.S. Lewis, English Literature and Modern Theology’. Jeffrey is professor of theology at Wheaton College. A theologian, literary critic, and historian, he is the author of numerous …

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Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke – Lay Me in God’s Good Earth 27:53

4M ago27:53

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Current burial practices in Western society are archaic and impersonal. Brent talks with Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke about their new IVP book ‘Lay Me in God’s Good Earth: A Christian Approach to Death and Burial’. Kent is professor of systematic theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri Beth is the retired director of the Graduate Sc…

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Keith Dixon – Paul’s Journal 22:31

4M ago22:31

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‘Author Keith Dixon spent years researching Paul’s life in the first-century Jewish world. He came to the conclusion that far from the untouchable images of heaven gazing saints, the apostle Paul ruthlessly focused on his earthly duty to build God’s church’. Brent talks with Keith Dixon about his new Liberty Hill book ‘Paul’s Journal’. Keith gradua…

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Trevor Hudson – In Search of God’s Will 29:36

4M ago29:36

29:36

What is God’s will for our lives? Brent talks to Trevor Hudson about his new NavPress book ‘In Search of God’s Will: Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose’. Trevor is an ordained minister in the Methodist Church of South Africa. After spending 40 years doing pastoral ministry in a local congregation, he now gives his time to lecturing, teac…

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Samuel Parkison – Proclaiming the Triune God 33:05

4M ago33:05

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Why is an orthodox view of the Trinity so foundational to the Christian faith? Brent talks with Samuel Parkison about his B and H book (co-authored with Matthew Barrett, Ronni Kurtz and Joseph Lanier) called ‘Proclaiming the Triune God: The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Life of the Church’. Samuel is Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at G…

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Sam Rainer – Make My Church Safe 27:50

4M ago27:50

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‘If there’s anything a church should be, it’s safe. But as recent struggles in the church have shown, that’s not always the case’. Brent talks with Sam Rainer about his new Tyndale House book ‘Make My Church Safe: A Guide to the Best Practices to Protect Children and Secure Your Congregation from Harm’. Sam is the president of Church Answers and al…

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Walter Strickland – Swing Low 31:14

5M ago31:14

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Why is the tale of black faith so often absent in the pages of church history? Brent talks with Walter Strickland II about his new 2 volume history from IVP called ‘Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States’. Dr. Strickland is an educator who hails from a line of school teachers. He’s the founder of Aptree (an e-learning exper…

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Hannah Long Movie Review – The Fugitive 28:11

5M ago28:11

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Is the world hostile to innocence? Brent is joined by Hannah Long to discuss the 1993 action movie ‘The Fugitive’ directed by Andrew Davis and starring Harrison Ford. (0:42) ‘The Fugitive’; (5:00) The 1963 TV series; (6:33) Based on a true story? (7:00) A film noir? (8:40) The two main characters; (11:10) Samuel – a likeable character? (12:40) Dr. …

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Brian Dembowczyk – Family Discipleship That Works 27:16

5M ago27:16

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How can we do family discipleship? Brent talks with Brian Dembowczyk about his new book from IVP America called ‘Family Discipleship That Works: Guiding Your Child to Know, Love, and Act Like Jesus’. Brian is associate publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles. He was previously the managing editor of the Gospel Project, a Bible study curriculum used by o…

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Abby Olcese 31:45

5M ago31:45

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What’s your favourite Christmas movie? Easter movie? Pentecost movie? Brent talks with Abbey Olcese about her new IVP book ‘Films for All Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies’. Abby invites us to reflect on the great themes of the church calendar through the lens of film. Abby is a writer on film, popular culture, and faith. Her work…

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Alastair Sterne – Longing for Joy 27:33

5M ago27:33

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Can we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety? Brent talks with Alistair Sterne about his new book from IVP America called ‘Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life’. Alastair is a creative director turned pastor. He serves as the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. He previously par…

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