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If God is our Father - doesn't that mean we have attachment styles to Him the same way we do to other people in our life? How do I know what my attachment style is and what does that say about how I view God? What factors in my life have influenced this? Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ Sam Landa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and teaches undergraduate psychology courses at Liberty University. He has taught at almost every level of education starting from middle school all through the graduate level. He has been teaching online and residential psychology courses for the last 12 years. Sam is currently working on a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. His research interests include attachment, God attachment, resilience, shame, religious doubt, religious coping, forgiveness, and trauma. Additional Learnings: Psych & Theo Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2q0hfSXTA3hKGZqcqp9gRd?si=39347ddf553142d9 God Attachment Healing Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/67GN5FE1yM1NixVCu4KFEv?si=41ac1b4f315245dd

If God wants us to know Him, why is He so hard to find? What reasons do atheists have for not following God, and how do their doctrine and those of other religions differ from Christianity? Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ Dr. Groothuis holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (University of Oregon, 1993) and in the fall of 2024, he will become Distinguished University Research Professor of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at Cornerstone University. He is the author of sixteen books, beginning with the best-selling Unmasking the New Age (InterVarsity Press, 1986) and including the popular and voluminous textbook, Christian Apologetics, 2nd ed. (IVP Academic, 2022), as well as a memoir, Walking Through Twilight: A Wife’s Illness—a Philosopher’s Lament (InterVarsity Press, 2017), an introduction to philosophy, Philosophy in Seven Sentences (InterVarsity, 2016), and a book on the controversial topic of Critical Race Theory, Fire in the Streets (Salem Books, 2022). He co-authored the introductory textbook on apologetics, The Knowledge of God in the World and in the Word (Zondervan-Academic, 2022) with Andrew Shepardson. He has also published over thirty academic articles in journals such as Academic Questions and Philosophia Christi as well as dozens of pieces in publications such as The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Christian Research Journal. Additional readings: Christian Apologetics https://amzn.to/46Qt7wT Beyond the Wager https://amzn.to/3yT1qXu World Religions in Seven Sentences https://amzn.to/4fSij5l https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/

If God is love, why is this kind of love wrong? What are the ancient roots of this command from God? Major trigger warning and sensitivity alert for those who may not want to discuss sensitive and violent topics such as sexual assault and violence. Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ Dr. Tim Yonts grew up near Cincinnati, OH in a Christian home. He became a follower of Christ at the age of 12 and surrendered to teaching ministry at age 19. He holds a Master of Divinity from Liberty University and a PhD in Theological Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he specialized in ethics. Dr. Yonts is currently an adjunct professor at Liberty University where he teaches courses in theology, worldview, apologetics, and ethics. He’s also the co-host of the Psych & Theo podcast, a show that tackles contemporary issues at the intersection of psychology and theology. Additional Reading: Learn more about Dr. Tim Yonts https://www.standingforfreedom.com/authors/tim-yonts/ Listen to Psych & Theo: https://open.spotify.com/show/2q0hfSXTA3hKGZqcqp9gRd?si=1611fa890fcb4749 The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics by Robert Gagnon: https://amzn.to/3AibgTf

Are we to understand Genesis 1-6 literally? What evidence supports Adam and Eve being real people and not evolved species? What Noah's flood local or global? Where did dinosaurs come from? How do we interpret God's word in Genesis correctly? Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ This week, we interviewed Ken Ham. Ken Ham is the Founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis and its two popular attractions: the acclaimed Creation Museum and the internationally known Ark Encounter, which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark—sometimes described as the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” Each year, the two attractions host over 1.5 million guests. A much-in-demand Christian speaker and interview guest, Ham became well known throughout America for his 2014 evolution/creation debate with Bill Nye, TV’s “The Science Guy.”Ham hosts the daily radio program Answers, now on 1,000 stations. He’s also the founder of the award-winning Answers magazine. In 2020, Ham launched Answers TV, an ambitious streaming service. His website of AnswersInGenesis.org has twice won the top award from the National Religious Broadcasters for best website.A prolific blogger and author of more than 30 books, Ham’s newest releases are Divine Dilemma (understanding death, disease, and suffering), Divided Nation (about today’s culture wars), and the devotional commentary Creation to Babel. Additional Readings: - About Ken Ham: https://answersingenesis.org/bios/ken-ham/ - Ken's book, Creation to Babel: https://amzn.to/4d59yTz - The Ark Encounter: https://arkencounter.com/ - The Creation Museum: https://creationmuseum.org/ - 40 Days and 40 Nights of Christian Music: https://answersingenesis.org/outreach/event/40-days-40-nights-2024/

What is religious trauma, and how does it differ from other forms of trauma? How can someone discern whether a particular church or religious community might be contributing to their trauma? What steps can individuals take to begin healing from religious trauma? Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ Additional Readings: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/ Ryan Bohm earned his Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and has a Masters of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology. He is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (# 128476) working under the supervision of Eric T. Weaver, LMFT (# 46968). Connect with Ryan: https://www.newharborcounseling.com/ryan-bohm rbohm@newharborcounseling.com

How do we know Jesus was truly resurrected? Well how do we know He died on the cross? What does it mean to not believe and what risks does that pose in our faith? Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ Additional Readings: The Problem of Consciousness: Essays Towards a Resolution: https://amzn.to/4cAxFtp Mike Licona's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeLiconaOfficial Mike Licona's Website: https://www.risenjesus.com/ HCU School of Christian Thought (online): https://hc.edu/school-of-christian-thought/departments/apologetics/ Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently: https://amzn.to/3W4gZ6b Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University and President of Risen Jesus, Inc. He has a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the University of Pretoria, which he earned with distinction. Mike is the author of numerous books and was interviewed by Lee Strobel in his book In Defense of Jesus. In 2017, Mike was elected to membership in the prestigious Society for New Testament Studies. He has spoken on more than 100 university campuses and has appeared on dozens of radio and television programs. On May 28, Mike’s latest book was published: Jesus, Contradicted. In this book, Mike gives us a fresh and better approach toward reading differences in the Gospels.

Who is Elijah? What even is a prophet? We discuss it all through the lens of a very popular podcast, Holy Ghost Stories. Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ Listen to the referenced episode here from Holy Ghost Stories: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QXivICVdPTf4kUHYUMi6p?si=X-OiVThFSaObCKy2bET52A Another referenced episode about Elijah's non-death: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tJjKIbcnyLJSy5FaYQrwl?si=okJ-cTjDRQOff928w-tbpA Justin Gerhardt is a chronically curious storyteller. He is the creator of the podcast Holy Ghost Stories—an episodic, immersive telling of the stories of the Old Testament with a focus on character and craft. He also serves as the founder and president of Hazefire Studios, a nonprofit devoted to expanding the intersection of story and worship. With a degree in philosophy and Biblical studies, Justin worked for 20 years as a minister and preacher before feeling called to explore new ways to share Scripture with an increasingly irreligious world. To cut costs as he began Holy Ghost Stories in 2021, Justin and his family embarked on a 2-year-long season of global nomadism that took them to England, Croatia, Ireland, Greece, Egypt, and South Africa. Today, Justin and his wife, author JL Gerhardt, work as partners at Hazefire Studios on various projects, including live storytelling events, training for creatives, and The Storied Family—a parenting workshop designed to help families establish their identity in the context of God’s story. Every other week, he publishes “The Latest,” a newsletter devoted to his newest projects and discoveries. This spring, Justin and acclaimed cellist Kendall Ramseur are taking Holy Ghost Stories on tour, bringing a multi-dimensional experience with the story of The Exodus to audiences in six U.S. cities. Links: Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Exodus Tour: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/holy-ghost-stories-live-the-exodus-tour-3072939 Holy Ghost Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holy-ghost-stories/id1545806818 The Latest: https://justingerhardt.substack.com Holy Ghost Stories on IG: https://www.instagram.com/holy_ghost_stories?igsh=MXhrYmN0ejB3Y3VsNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Patreon: http://patreon.com/holyghoststories

Let's see the universe, laws of physics, the stars, and creation from the eyes of a God-fearing astronaut. Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ About the Guest Leslie Wickman, PhD, is an internationally renowned research scientist, engineering consultant, author, and speaker. She holds advanced degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering, human factors, and biomechanics from Stanford University. Wickman worked for over a decade at Lockheed Missiles & Space Company on NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station programs, receiving NASA commendations and being named Lockheed’s Corporate Astronaut. After serving as executive director of the American Scientific Affiliation, she now leads Biola University’s Corporate Affiliates Program and runs her nonprofit, Starry Nights, Inc. Wickman lectures globally on astronaut training, environmental stewardship, and science-theology interfaces. Additional Readings Find her on Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/team/leslie-wickman Participate in her STEM program, WISH: https://www.wishprogram.org/community Read her book, 'God of the Big Bang': https://amzn.to/4ccR6bl Leslie's website for bookings: https://www.starrynights.me/about-our-founder/

Why does God allow Satan to kill Job's family, wealth, property, and peace? How am I supposed to trust a God who allows that? Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ John H. Walton (Ph.D. Hebrew Union College) is Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Wheaton College and Graduate School where he taught for twenty-two years. Dr. Walton has authored or edited over 50 books, among them commentaries, reference works, textbooks, scholarly monographs, and popular academic works. He was the Old Testament general editor for the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV, NKJV, NRSV), and is perhaps most widely known for the “Lost World” books (including The Lost World of Genesis One, The Lost World of Adam and Eve, and The Lost World of the Prophets). His areas of expertise include the importance of the ancient Near East for interpreting the Old Testament as well as the dialogue between science and faith. He is currently publishing a two-volume commentary on the book of Daniel. For more details about books, see his webpage at https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/john-walton/ Extra Readings Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation: https://amzn.to/4e91MZW Book of Job (30 Audio Lectures): https://archive.org/details/book-of-job-lecture-22-dr.-john-walton How to Read Job: https://amzn.to/459IRKy Wisdom for Faithful Reading: https://amzn.to/3VbYoot The Lost World of the Prophets: https://amzn.to/3x5Go7m

Is there a correct way to pray? How do I hear God's voice? What are the best tips to ensure I properly connect with God when I pray? Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking Support this show!! Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJ One-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6oo Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ My guest today is Dr. Robert Miller, associate professor at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York. Called to a life in seminary, he then found himself called to a life leading courses to the youth on Introductions to Biblical Studies, Revelations, the Old Testament, the New Testament, and Christianity in Film and Media. He is a hilarious guest and an absolute joy to speak to.