After Class Podcast
Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent, Samuel C. Long
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
Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent
Episodes
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May 20, 2019 • 41min
2.20 - From Calcutta to the City of Brotherly Love - Shane Claiborne
This episode is Shane Claiborne's first presentation at the Michigan Christian Convention. Shane is an engaging presenter and storyteller who has intentionally placed himself among the least of these to live out the gospel in the context of inner city Philadelphia. We will use this presentation to do some follow up Q&A next week.
May 13, 2019 • 49min
2.19 - More Straightening Out
Since we didn't get through all the questions we had on our list in the last episode, we tackle a few more. Specifically, we discuss "Is the Church the world's conscience?" and "What role does politics have in social justice?"
May 6, 2019 • 46min
2.18 - Getting our answers straight
Hopefully you were able to listen to John's Michigan Christian Convention presentation laying the groundwork for a biblical view of social justice. In this episode we follow up and try to answer some of the questions that were thrown at him. John gets a second crack and them and Ron and Sam add their thoughts as well.
Apr 29, 2019 • 59min
2.17 - Getting Our Story Straight
This "episode" is John's presentation at the Michigan Christian Convention. The theme for the whole conference was "Social Justice" and this presentation lays the groundwork for what is to come.
Apr 22, 2019 • 57min
2.16 - Becoming a Biblically Inclusive Church
As the guys bring their "sex talk" to a close, they discuss what it means for the church to embrace biblical sexuality and to live that ideal out day and and day out in the community of believers.
Apr 15, 2019 • 54min
2.15 - What the Bible says about same-sex eroticism
In this second episode about homosexuality, the guys tackle some of the New Testament passages regarding the topic and attempt to explain them in a gracious yet biblically faithful way.
Apr 8, 2019 • 49min
2.14 - Does the Bible really talk about homosexuality?
The guys continue their "sex talk" and move to the specific topic of homosexuality. In this episode they lay out the biblical understanding of sex as a foundation for interpreting this very prominent issue.
Apr 3, 2019 • 16min
Michigan Christian Convention Top 10
We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcasts to give a shout out to the Michigan Christian Convention!! It's next weekend, April 12-13 at GLCC. Here are our top 10 reasons why you should attend! Check out more details and register today at https://www.michiganchristianconvention.org/
Apr 1, 2019 • 49min
2.13 - Why Christians can't ignore Leviticus on sex
As the guys continue their discussion of sex and sexuality, they use the decisions of the Jerusalem council (Acts 15) to guide their understanding. But in order to truly grasp their logic, it requires an understanding and acceptance of Levitical laws. Tune in to see how the guys navigate the testaments to inform their views on sex.
Mar 25, 2019 • 49min
2.12 - What the Bible says about Porn
The podcast delves into the biblical perspective on sexual behaviors, discussing the Greek word 'porneia' and its implications. It explores the seriousness of pornea within marriage, sexual deviancy in biblical context, morality and the body in Corinthians, and biblical views on fornication and sexual practices.
