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Episode: Christians in the West go to great lengths to avoid direct contact with death, and as a result of this death avoidance, we avoid the hope and fullness of […] The post J. Todd Billings – The End of the Christian Life first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Trees are people too! While this claim may come as a surprise to many listeners, it’s familiar territory for biblical authors. Trees, mountains, skies, plants … all of these bear […] The post Mari Joerstad – The Hebrew Bible and Environmental Ethics first appeared on OnScript.

In this engaging conversation, Makoto Fujimura, an artist and writer renowned for his exploration of art and faith, shares his unique insights. He emphasizes the importance of generativity over mere usefulness in artistic creation. Fujimura discusses the transformative power of love and creativity, using Kintsugi as a metaphor for healing and renewal. He also tackles the tension between consumer culture and genuine artistic expression, advocating for meaningful interactions. The discussion reflects on how darkness can inspire creativity, ultimately highlighting the hope found in art.

Episode: Paul’s missionary travels stopped in Rome, but is that where they should end? Dr. Ervine Sheblatzm is back on the show to give a firm “Nein!” Listen to a fascinating […] The post Ervine Sheblatzm – Paul’s Theology of Universalism first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: What happens when Dallas Willard, Wendell Berry, and James K. A. Smith walk into a bar to discuss Paul and the Good Life? Join Julien C. H. Smith and […] The post Julien C. H. Smith – Paul and the Good Life first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Dru Johnson talks with Clinton Bailey about how he ended up living with Bedouins in the Negev, their law, gender practices, and poetry. His most recent book, Bedouin Culture […] The post Clinton Bailey – Bedouin Culture in the Bible first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Was there death and violence before the Fall? Was there cancer before? Did lions go after gazelles before the Fall? Bethany Sollereder says yes, yes, and yes. So what, […] The post Bethany Sollereder – God, Evolution, and Animal Suffering first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Returning to the theme of interviewing young and upcoming scholars, the cutting edge of the cutting edge, in this episode Chris Tilling talks with Andrew Rillera, a PhD candidate […] The post Andrew Rillera – Quotations, Atonement, and Wrath in Paul first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: This episode covers Paul, m/f, hermeneutics, theology, and all the things. Lucy Peppiatt helps us think through the challenging issues at play in 1 Corinthians 11, territory we covered […] The post Lucy Peppiatt – Paul on Women’s Subordination (1 Cor 11) first appeared on OnScript.

Matthew Thiessen, an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McMaster University and author of "Jesus and the Forces of Death," dives into captivating discussions about Jesus's relationship with the purity system in first-century Judaism. He explores whether Jesus was a revolutionary who challenged religious norms around uncleanness and shares humorous critiques of common perceptions of Pharisees and Sadducees. The insights on the Parable of the Good Samaritan highlight the balance of law and love, offering a fresh perspective on compassion within the religious framework.