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What happens when you lock an Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology professor in a room to discuss provocative topics related to bible and theology? Find out as you listen to the podcast of three professors from Great Lakes Christian College engage the sorts of questions students ask ... after class. Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent
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Springtime is the season for cleaning, decluttering, and the inevitable garage sales to aid those efforts. Could that be a spiritual discipline? Is simplicity a spiritual issue or it just a fad to figure out what “brings joy”? And furthermore, is it just about our stuff or could our schedules use some decluttering? Find out today as the guys talk a…
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If studying is just committing a bunch of factoids to memory, then what does it look like to be a spiritual discipline? Or maybe study as a spiritual discipline looks differently and has a different purpose. Tune in to today’s episode as the guys discuss study and what it means to dedicate ourselves to God’s Word.…
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While intermittent fasting has been shown to help with weight loss, should we also use it to draw near to God? What does fasting for spiritual purposes even look like? In this episode the guys consider the rationale behind fasting as a spiritual discipline and they might just challenge some of the modern practices among Christians.…
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What is prayer, really? Is it communication, conversation, connection — or something more? In this episode, the guys (with Todd) explore the rich spiritual discipline of prayer — not as spell-casting or performance, but as intentional dialogue with God. We talk dependence, posture, and why prayer isn’t just something you do when you’re in trouble.…
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Throughout the Bible we are encouraged to meditate on God’s Word, but what does that really mean? Is it some mystic encounter with Scripture or with God? Do we need to hum while doing it? Find out today as we begin a new series on spiritual disciplines. Also, a special guest will join us for this series. Tune in to find out who!…
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8.10 - Frank Viola Interview - The Untold Story
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The book of Acts narrates the birth and early history of the church. But this history is presented piecemeal and doesn’t include all the drama that the individual churches went through. The Epistles give us one part of the “phone conversation” but plenty is left out. What would it look like to fill in the missing information? In this episode, the g…
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A new series has been released on Prime that dramatically depicts the life of David in 1-2 Samuel. The guys decided to watch the first few episodes and give their impressions and opinions. Is this latest attempt to bring the Bible to the big screen true to the story or just a cash grab? Check out this episode to see what the guys think.…
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As we conclude our walk through “Priestly Presence,” the ACP guys interact with the idea of praise and worship. Though the function of “song leading” was not originally in the priestly job description, King David added it to their duties. So the priests used this new job to give words for the people to praise, but also to critique the kingship. So …
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Deuteronomy 6 commands parents to teach their children the Torah. But before the advent of scribes and Pharisees, who taught Torah to the parents? If you have been following along in this series, you already guessed it—the priests! God’s intention was for the priests to teach Torah for the Israelites to be transformed to counteract the effects of s…
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The Levites went from Zeroes to Heroes when they stood up for Yahweh’s covenant in the face of the golden calf. From then on, they were responsible for “stewarding the sacred” as it related to life and blood. What does it mean to be “pro-life” like the priests were and how does that impact how we view others? Find out as the guys discuss the concep…
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Whether you like hosting people in your home or not, hospitality is part of our culture. In fact, it has been a major defining characteristic of cultures since the beginning of time and many cultures are judged based on their hospitality or lack thereof. The Israelite priests also practiced hospitality, often in generous and risky ways. In this epi…
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Owning property and building a home on that land has been a goal for humanity since civilizations began. It remains a goal for most people even to this day. Yet the hassles and responsibilities that come with such ownership (like a mortgage!) often frustrate us. The Israelite priests lived as resident aliens amidst their own people, releasing them …
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Do the clothes make the man? The high priest seemed to think so. But the priesthood was not just about fancy clothes and sacrificing animals. A holistic approach to being a priest takes into account many more duties. Join the guys in this episode as they unpack these duties and discuss how they expand the role of a priest. This study will also answ…
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Have you ever wondered what kind of church you attend or what kind of church you would like to be a part of? As the guys continue their series taking a look at John’s book, “The Fourfold Office of Christ,” they investigate different priorities that churches have based on the 4 offices of Christ. What are the pros and cons of a church that focuses o…
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A new year means a new After Class Podcast series! The guys take an initial look at John’s new book “Priestly Presence” which they will use to guide this series. This first episode focuses especially on how Christians should relate to the world. They engage Richard Niebuhr’s paradigm that he laid out in his book “Christ and Culture” to look for com…
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Start the new year right by wrapping up last year's Micah series. In this final installment about Micah, the guys explore the closing chapter. Micah returns one final time to lament over the pervasive corruption, injustice, and betrayal in society, painting a bleak picture of human failure. Yet, even amidst this despair, a profound hope emerges. Mi…
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In today’s episode on Micah 5-6, the After Class guys are dropped into a courtroom drama where God lays out His case against Israel. Through the iconic verses like Micah 6:8, we reflect on what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. This episode unpacks the timeless relevance of Micah’s challenge to align our lives with God’s…
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In this very special episode, they guys turn their attention to Christmas…sort of. As they exegete Micah 4-5 they come across an interesting Messianic prophecy about Bethlehem which opens up a discussion about the nature of fulfillment and actually fulfillment in Jesus. Tune in to hear what they have to say about the role of Jesus this Christmas se…
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As the guys take a look at Micah Chapter 3 through 4 verse 5, they encounter some serious imagery that Micah employs to lay into the leaders of the people. How bad are they? Apparently they are as bad as cannibals. They do not deserve to eat butterscotch discs. Wonder what butterscotch candies have to do with Micah’s message? Check out today’s epis…
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As the guys dig into the text of Micah, they begin by talking about the clever Hebrew word plays that are easy to miss in translation. But these word plays have a purpose—to set up the nations for the judgment that is coming. Tune in today to see whether Micah’s message of judgment has any relevance for today!…
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An 8th-century minor prophet with a major message! The guys dive into the book of Micah, the prophet from the countryside who prophesied to the southern kingdom—a people at the top, with the autonomy to decide how to use their financial and religious freedom. It is in this time of prosperity and freedom they find themselves drifting away from God a…
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7.47 - God & Change: Conclusion & Application
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There are laws that once were, but that we are no longer beholden to in Christ. Are we experiencing a shift in God’s progressive narrative in our time? Do we have reason to believe that God is changing His view on sexual ethics? Find out why that is a flawed principle to begin with. In today’s episode, the guys present their concluding thoughts and…
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Did God give bad laws? Did He intentionally set His people up for failure to demonstrate His glory and grace? Does God change His mind about His moral standards? Was the Law given solely to terrify us? In today’s episode, the guys unpacks these questions and shares why they believe there are better ways to interpret the texts in their original cont…
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Today, the guys discuss what they have experienced in their study of God and change, bringing their insights into conversation with conclusions drawn by others. While God experiences a dynamic relationship with His creation, does this mean He also broadens or changes His moral requirements for His people? Tune in today to find out!…
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So far, we have seen that God experiences change at some level while interacting dynamically with His creatures. Now, we consider the counter-evidence as we wrestle with the scriptures that reveal a broader perspective on how we might understand God and change. How do we deal with the apparent contradiction: does God change His mind or not?…
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