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A podcast exploring Scripture and all things related to it. New episodes released every day.
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Jul 10, 2021 • 38min
029. God's Will & God's Mission
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing God's will. Halcomb suggests that there's an intimate connection between God's will and the missio Dei (God's mission). What is it? Listen in to find out.

Jun 12, 2021 • 33min
029. "The Dialogue Zone" as the Key to Successful Relationships (Gen 2-4)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long are joined, once again, by Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrick Holley (MA, MDiv, LPCC). Piggybacking on the previous episode, Pat starts the conversation here by considering the Adam & Eve account in Genesis. What can these two teach us about healthy relationships, especially a healthy marriage? We think you'll be surprised by the answer(s). Listen in and find out.

Jun 5, 2021 • 29min
028. Sex & God's Will (1 Cor 7:1-7)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long are joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrick Holley (MA, MDiv, LPCC). Pat initiates the conversation by taking us into 1 Corinthians. What's the context of these verses, what do they say about sexuality, and what do they suggest about God's will? Listen in to this insightful conversation.

May 29, 2021 • 57min
027. Sanctification & God's Will (Ephesians & 1 Thessalonians)
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring the topic of God's will. What does Ephesians have to say about God's will and, on a related note, 1 Thessalonians? How does sanctification, our being (made) holy, connect to God's will? Listen in and find out.

May 23, 2021 • 47min
026. Captivity, Neutrality, and God's Will (Rom 12:1-2)
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring God's will. They revisit Rom 12:1-2 and strive to shed light on Paul's understanding of "God's will" in that context as well as the wider context of his theology. This leads into discussions about captivity (i.e. taking thoughts captive) and neutrality (a key to discerning God's will). Listen in to this stimulating conversation.

May 16, 2021 • 43min
025. God's Will & The Zeitgeist
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb revisit Rom 12:1-2, dialing into what it says about God's will. Along the way, they discuss how Paul's ancient thoughts shed light on how Christians are to respond to the Zeitgeist, that is, "The Spirit of the Age." How might Rom 12:1-2 speak to the push for cultural Marxism that seems to be all the rage? And how should Christians think about things and respond to them in light of God's will. Listen in, you won't want to miss this episode.

May 9, 2021 • 51min
024. Our Will Vs. God's Will
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue diving deep into God's will. In this episode, they explore some of the differences between our will & God's. They jump off with the question: Why were humans created in the first place? Does that have any connection to God's will? Listen in and find out.

May 1, 2021 • 57min
023. Discerning & Navigating God's Will
In this episode, the second in a mini-series on God's will, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long dive deep into the story of Abram. While many are quick to place the patriarch on a pedestal, when we slow down and read the text, we actually see lots of disobedience in his life. These acts of disobedience, which often neglect seeking God and his will, often give rise to problems in Abram's life. What can we learn from this? How might Abram's story of rising and falling instruct us in discerning and navigating God's will? Listen in and find out.

Apr 24, 2021 • 54min
022. What is God's Will?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long consider the question: What is God's will? Chances are, if you're a believer, you've wondered that yourself. The thing is: Can we really make sense of this enigmatic concept? Listen in as two scholars explore this matter authentically and in real-time. This lead episode in a new mini-series on this topic may benefit you.

Apr 17, 2021 • 50min
021. Praying Ephesians, Pt. 3
In this final episode of Season 2 of ProveText, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring prayer, particularly, prayer in Ephesians. Here, they consider the final prayer of Paul's letter. It's a rich venture into Paul's prayer life and the ramifications it has for our own Christian walk. Listen in. Be challenged. Pray with us.


