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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Aug 20, 2018 • 46min
1.17 - The Devil is in the details
If the Devil is in the details, then what does the Old Testament actually say about Satan? This podcast explores references to the often enigmatic hasatan especially in Job and Zechariah.
Aug 13, 2018 • 40min
1.16 - Could it be...Satan?
Picking up their discussion that began debunking Satan's presence in the Garden of Eden, the guys turn their sights to two Old Testament passages that are often used to describe Satan's origins. *This is part one of a multi-episode topic
Aug 6, 2018 • 46min
1.15 - In god We Trust?
Tennessee Legislators passed a bill in March that will require government buildings, especially pubic schools, to display the phrase "In God We Trust." In this episode, the guys discuss whether this is a victory for the church and how far we should push for legislation that reflects Christian values.
Jul 30, 2018 • 48min
1.14 - Christian Urban Myths - Take 2
Our last episode debunking misunderstandings regarding the Bible was so popular that we decided to do another! This podcast includes the following segments: What is love? (Does John's use of different love words in John 21 matter?) That's hilarious dynamite (Original word fallacies) Nice snake you got there. Is it a satan? (Is the serpent in Genesis 3 the Devil?)
Jul 23, 2018 • 45min
1.13 - The past, present, and future of Christian music
"Contemporary Christian Music" began in the 70s, grew in the 80s, and exploded in the 90s as Christians began to answer Larry Norman's question, "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?" with, "He doesn't!" But where is the state of Christian Music today and does it matter? All this and more will be discussed in our latest podcast.
Jul 16, 2018 • 42min
1.12 - Should Christians take a break from vacations?
Who doesn't like and need a good vacation every once in a while? Vacations were made for catching up on podcasts. But does the Bible have anything to say about vacations? You might be surprised what the guys discuss in this podcast.
Jul 9, 2018 • 43min
1.11 - I pledge allegiance to...?
In this episode the guys discuss the nature of biblical allegiance as Christians attempt to navigate the difficult path between Kingdom citizenship and nationalism.
Jul 3, 2018 • 48min
1.10 - Should King James be dethroned?
In this episode the guys discuss the King James Version, it's legacy, and the need for new translations.
Jun 25, 2018 • 48min
1.9 - What does the Bible actually say about immigrants?
In this episode, the guys examine biblical texts about foreigners, aliens, and immigrants to get a clearer picture of the overall message AND responsibilities that faith communities might have. They end by trying to suggest some ways for the Church to move forward on this issue. ***You are encouraged to review the alien passages for yourself by downloading a document here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/afterclass/The_Place_of_Aliens_According_to_Torah.docx
Jun 21, 2018 • 48min
1.8 - Does Romans 13 condone family separation?
In part 2 of their discussion of the current immigration situation, the guys look at the role of the government, especially in light of Jeff Sessions referencing Romans 13. **SPOILER ALERT - we don't like how we end and so have recorded a third episode that comes out at our regularly scheduled time on Monday.**
