Food Trucks in Babylon

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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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.

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