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May 2, 2024 • 23min

BTM 111: The Jordanian Church - The Needs and Challenges

While in Amman, Jordan, to teach the Book of Acts, Dr. Weaver interviewed Pastor Hani Nuqul about the needs and challenges of the church in Jordan. Did you know that there are only 8 believers for every 10,000 people in Jordan and only 65 - 70 churches in the entire country? Listen to learn and pray more intelligently!Hani Nuqul, a pastor in Jordan, shares his background and experiences in the Christian community in Jordan. He discusses the challenges of living and ministering in a country where it is illegal to publicly evangelize or convert from Islam. He emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships and personal connections. Hani also highlights the need for solid biblical teaching and the work that the National Theological College and Graduate School is doing to that end. He shares his experiences with ministering to Iraqi refugees. He says that the greatest need in Jordan is for faithful, qualified, and godly church leaders.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 22min

BTM 110: Understanding Hosea - Part 2

Pastor Jesse Randolph returns to the BTM podcast to continue the second part of our two-part conversation on the book of Hosea and the faithfulness of God to the promises he made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 28min

BTM 109 - Understanding Hosea: Part 1

Pastor Jesse Randolph helps us to better understand the prophetic book of Hosea, and God's plans for a restored kingdom of believing Jews in the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 30min

BTM 108: Homiletics and Hermeneutics w/ Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla

Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla joins the BTM podcast to discuss his contribution to the book Homiletics and Hermeneutics: Four Views on Preaching Today. Dr. Kuruvilla talks about the importance of privileging the text of Scripture, a Christiconic view of interpreting God’s Word, and how we as believers can better learn to live in God’s ideal world through Christ’s example and the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 35min

BTM 107: Complementarianism and Egalitarianism: Part 2

Dr. Thomas Schreiner, a renowned expert in biblical studies, dives into the crucial role of women in the church and home. He articulates the complementarian view, interpreting key biblical texts like Ephesians 5 and 1 Timothy 2. The discussion covers authority and submission in marriage, promoting mutual respect over hierarchy. Dr. Schreiner emphasizes women's significant contributions to church life and family, particularly the transformative power of motherhood. Listeners are encouraged to engage in meaningful dialogue on these vital theological issues.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 39min

BTM 106 - The Essential Role of Women in the Church and in the Home

Dr. Thomas Schreiner, a revered New Testament scholar, delves into the essential roles of women in the church and home. He contrasts egalitarian and complementarian viewpoints, shedding light on different scriptural interpretations. The discussion navigates the complexities of gender roles while addressing the historical impact of women's contributions in Christianity. Schreiner emphasizes the need for grace in theological debates and examines cultural tensions with contemporary ideals of liberation, setting the stage for future dialogue on gender roles.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 43min

BTM 105: Five Lies of our Anti Christian Age: Part 2

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield returns to the BTM podcast to discuss lies #'s 3-5 in her book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Culture. She discusses the lies “Feminism is good for the world and the church," “Transgenderism is Normal,” and " “Modesty is an outdated burden that serves male dominance and holds women back.”
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Mar 14, 2024 • 41min

BTM 104: 5 Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age: Part 1

In this interview, Dr. Rosaria Butterfield discusses the first two lies she addresses in her book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Culture. The first lie she addresses is lie that "Homosexuality is Normal." The second lie she responds to is "Being a spiritual person is kinder than being a biblical Christian."Before addressing these lies Dr. Butterfield shares her conversion from a gay rights and feminist activist to becoming a conservative Christian. Dr. Rosaria Butterfield discussed the backlash she faced from her former colleagues at Syracuse University and the impact of her conversion on her relationships. Dr. Butterfield also discusses her transition from Syracuse University to Geneva College and ultimately the blessings she found in being a pastor and church planter's wife.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 35min

BTM 103: Person of Interest - Part 2

In this second-part of a two-part series, Detective J. Warner Wallace, continues to discuss how he applied the principles of a "no body" homicide to the case for the resurrection of Christ and the historicity of the Gospels and Acts. He will talk about the "Fallout" left in the wake of Jesus's resurrection.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 26min

BTM 102: Person of Interest - Part 1

Detective J. Warner Wallace, a former atheist and Cold-Case Homicide detective discusses how he applied the principles of a "no body" homicide to the case for the resurrection of Christ and the historicity of the Gospels and Acts.

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