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Female Disciples in the Ministry of Jesus: Dr. Holly Carey
Dr. Holly Carey is the author of Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels (Eerdmans, 2023). Dr. Cary is the Professor of Biblical Studies and Department Chair of Biblical Studies at Point University (West Point, GA). A graduate of Point and of Asbury Theological Seminary, she earned her Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh. She serves as a contributing editor to the Stone-Campbell Journal, is a member of the SBL Mark Seminar and its Passion Narrative steering committee, and lectures and preaches at conferences, workshops, and churches around the country. Dr. Carey is married to Warren, and they have four children. She likes to read, swim, hike, preach, and is a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. In this conversation, we talk about the content of her book Women Who Do. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com
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A Raw Conversation with a Very Thoughtful Left-Wing Atheist: Adam Davidson
Adam Davidson was a business and economics journalist for 30 or so years at NPR, NY Times, New Yorker and elsewhere. He co-founded NPR's Planet Money. He is an atheist Jew with a Buddhist practice and a long-time fascination with evangelical Christianity. He majored in History of Religion with a focus on evangelicalism at University of Chicago. Adam lives in Vermont with his wife and son. Adam will be speaking at this year’s Exiles in Babylon conference, dialoguing with Dr. Sean McDowell about the question: Is the Evangelical Church Good for this Country. Register HERE for the conference.
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The Urban Poor and the American Evangelical Church: Dr. Don Davis
Dr. Don Davis is the founder and former Executive Director of The Urban Ministry Institute of World Impact, and he currently serves as the Senior Executive Advisor. Dr. Davis has been involved in ministry among the urban poor for over 40 years. Learn more about Don HERE. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com
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Church Planting, Pastoring Post-Covid, and Cultivating Resilience: Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller
Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike. She also has a PhD on women and calling, and is the author of several books, including her most recent one, The Cost of Control. We talk a lot about pastoral ministry, church planting, and how to cultivate resilience in ministry. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com
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Bonus Q&A: Is Divorce Allowed if Couple Isn't Growing Together or is a "Loveless" Marriage? and More!
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 Is divorce allowed if couple isn't growing together or is a ""loveless"" marriage?
4:41 How do you talk to your kids about their possible future marriages or singleness? Many parents assume marriage is in their future.
8:29 What are your top 5 musicians or bands?
14:42 Does the use of non-lethal force have a place within a framework of non-violence? Policing/self defense?
18:18 Did God have to send Jesus at the time in history when he did? With such cruel ways to kill?
23:42 Is the Greek word 'skubula' a vulgar term?
29:29 Can you talk through the two words in 1 Corinthians 6:9 that are tranlated ""men having sex with men?""
37:20 What do you know about the ""Divine Council?""
40:12 What is meant by the term ""gods"" in John 10:34-35?
46:29 Why do some scholars call the first century Holy Land ""Palestine"" and others are completely opposed to this label? NT Wright even calls Jesus a Palestinian Jew.
54:11 Is contemplative prayer biblical?
58:06 Premarital sex isn't clearly outlawed in scripture, and Song of Songs seems to celebrate sexual intimacy outside of marriage. Please help.
1:01:11 ""Kephale""--you said it doesn't imply lack of power. Why does prominence have to be linked with power?
1:03:19 Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25?
1:09:04 If God is pro-life, why the flood in Genesis?
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Helping believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.