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What does it really mean to be a pastor theologian?In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with Dr. Gary L. Shultz (Baptist University of Florida) to explore the vocational identity of the pastor theologian—and why this calling matters for the health of the church today.Drawing from Dr. Shultz’s recent article in the Center for Pastor Theologians Journal, the conversation tackles questions like:• What distinguishes a pastor from a pastor theologian? • Why not every pastor should be called a pastor theologian • How “theological anemia” weakens churches • The ministry of the Word beyond preaching alone • How theology should flow from—and serve—the local church • Why platform-building culture clashes with pastoral vocation • Practical steps pastors can take to grow theologically without leaving their callingThis episode is especially for pastors, ministry leaders, seminarians, and anyone concerned about the theological depth of today’s church. 📌 Read the CPT Journal article via GlossaHouse: https://glossahouse.com/products/center-for-pastor-theologians-journal-vol-12-2-essays-on-a-theology-of-the-word📌 Order Dr. Shultz’ books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00PG916H6?ccs_id=ea9b4628-6399-4b5f-9240-e11ec000ff2b📌 Follow Dr. Gary L. Shultz on X: https://x.com/glshultzjr?lang=en#bible #podcast #biblestudy #church #faith #christian #christianity #interview #theology #jesus #christ #truth #culture #pastor ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

In this discussion, T. Michael W. Halcomb, a scholar affiliated with GlossaHouse, delves into the ancient honor-shame culture that shaped the New Testament. He reveals how this lens transforms our understanding of key figures like Jesus and the Pharisees, illustrating that Jesus embraced social risks by associating with sinners. Halcomb vividly illustrates how crucifixion served as public humiliation and explores the prodigal son's narrative as a story of honor restoration. He draws intriguing parallels between ancient social dynamics and modern-day honor-seeking behaviors.

In Episode 3 of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on the calling of biblical scholarship and the often unseen work of faculty life. He shares how research, writing, teaching, and publishing function as stewardship in service of the church, the academy, and the mission of God.#bible #jesus #teacher #education #biblestudy #bibleverse #teaching #scholar #faith #learning #christ #church ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

How should Christians read Scripture today? And can we really encounter God in the biblical text?In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with Rev. Dr. Michael Niebauer to explore ancient Christian exegesis, typology, imagination, and the question of whether Christ is present throughout the Old Testament.We discuss:- What exegesis really is (and how it differs from eisegesis)- How early Christians read Scripture symbolically and Christologically- Whether it’s possible—or dangerous—to “find Christ under every rock”- The role of imagination, genre, and church doctrine in interpretation- How this approach can form faith, not just argumentsDr. Niebauer also shares insights from his book Four Mountains: Encountering God in the Bible from Eden to Zion, along with his work training churches to bring worship and Scripture into nursing homes and assisted living facilities.📖 Learn more about Dr. Niebauer and his work: https://michaelniebauer.com📘 Get the CPT Journal (print or free PDF): https://glossahouse.com/products/center-for-pastor-theologians-journal-vol-12-2-essays-on-a-theology-of-the-word***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

In Episode 2 of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on the pressures and decisions that shape a sabbatical. From personal fatigue and disruption to competing scholarly opportunities, he shares the real challenge of choosing a focus when multiple meaningful projects demand attention.***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

In this first episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long explains what a sabbatical is, why faculty take them, and why extended time for rest, research, and writing is essential for biblical scholarship. He introduces his sabbatical journey and the projects he’ll be working on in the months ahead. Subscribe to follow along his journey!***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

What is apologetics really for in today’s cultural moment?In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with Christian apologist and doctoral candidate Ryan Pauly to discuss deconstruction, Gen Z apathy, cultural engagement, and how the church can cultivate a faith that actually endures.Ryan shares insights from his academic research, teaching experience, and public apologetics work—addressing doubts, disagreements within Christianity, church hurt, and why winsome conviction matters more than ever.This conversation explores:- What apologetics is (and isn’t)- Why Gen Z is disillusioned with church- Healthy vs. unhealthy deconstruction- How Christians should engage culture with truth and compassion- Why humor, humility, and mercy matter in defending the faithIf you care about Scripture, theology, and faithfully engaging today’s world, this episode is for you.Visit Ryan’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanPaulyVisit Ryan’s Website: https://think-well.org/#faith #bible #podcast #biblestudy #christian #apologetics #christianity #gospel #comedy #culture #humor #interview #church #education #educational #lgbt #provetext #love #jesus #jesuschrist #jesuslovesyou***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

In the first episode of our Cultural Keys to Reading the New Testament mini-series on the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb introduces the patronage system—the social and economic backbone of the ancient Greco-Roman world.Patronage shaped everything from politics and economics to daily relationships of loyalty, honor, and obligation. It also shaped how early audiences heard words like grace, favor, and faith. Long before these became theological terms, they belonged to the language of debts, benefactors, and unequal power relationships.In this episode, Dr. Halcomb explores how the New Testament writers draw on patronage logic—and then radically transform it. Through examples like Luke 7 and Paul’s use of charis, we see how the gospel both speaks within this system and subverts it, revealing a vision of grace that is lavish, undeserved, and life-transforming.Understanding the patronage system doesn’t diminish the gospel—it magnifies it.#bible #biblestudy #culture #grace #faith #christian #podcast #religion #gospel #jesus #jesuschrist #christianity #christ #history #education #educational #educationalvideo #scripture #new ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb sits down with historian and pastor theologian Joey Cochran to unpack Jonathan Edwards’ “harmony of the Word of God,” the history of redemption, typology, and why biblical fluency in America is far weaker than we think. They explore how Edwards understood Scripture, how the Holy Spirit shapes interpretation, and why deep, communal immersion in the Bible is urgently needed today.In this episode: • Who Jonathan Edwards was—and why he still matters • The Word of God: Jesus, Scripture, and the preached Word • Typology without the nonsense • How the Spirit forms integrity in interpretation • The U.S. church’s growing Bible literacy problemLearn more about Dr. Joey Cochran:PNW Website: https://www.pnw.edu/people/joseph-cochran/The Anxious Bench: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/Find Joey’s full article in the CPT Journal 12.2: https://glossahouse.com/products/center-for-pastor-theologians-journal-vol-12-2-essays-on-a-theology-of-the-word#Bible #Scripture #Podcast #Faith #WordofGod #God #Jesus #Revival #Typology #Edwards #JonathanEdwards #Interview #Church #Pastor #ProveText #Author #Theology***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse

In this episode of Bible Scholar Reacts, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb responds to a viral Instagram video from a female pastor who claims that “Bible-based church” is just code for biblicism, fundamentalism, and elevating the text above Jesus.Link to the Instagram video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4xBtokiQA/#bible #faith #viral #reaction ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 ***Subscribe to our GlossaHouse Digital Libraries for access to incredible resources - https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library📓 ------ Get What You Need for Serious Bible Study at https://glossahouse.com/🎤 Subscribe to GlossaHouse's podcast, ProveText, for a plethora of great in-depth teachings and discussions: ᯤ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiR🍎 iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462💻 Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0bf4a019-6adc-4766-bc90-c74df78f3720/provetext😃Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse👍Twitter - https://twitter.com/glossahouse❤️TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouse🎲Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/📸YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@glossahouse🧲Rumble - https://www.rumble.com/user/GlossaHouse