

Thinking Biblically with Alan Gilman
Alan Gilman
Through engaging conversation, Bible teacher Alan Gilman explores how all scripture speaks to all of life.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 45min
Avner Boskey: Israel at War - Enough Is Enough!
Messianic Jewish scholar Avner Boskey joins Bible Teacher Alan Gilman from Beer Sheva in the south of Israel to provide a first-hand account and a biblical perspective of Hamas’s attack on Israel.Video version: https://youtu.be/Wrl_g5-3tx4Contact Avner: https://davidstent.org/Avner's recommended charities:Chosen People Ministries (note: the address given in the podcast was incorrect): https://www.chosenpeople.com/Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel (Support for MDA via other countries may be found from this site): https://www.cmdai.org/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgSupport this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Twitter: @alangilman

Oct 5, 2023 • 56min
Parental Responsibility
On September 20, 2023, Canadians from coast to coast demonstrated for parental rights in education. They were met by sizable opposition, including harsh statements by the Prime Minister and the Mayor of Ottawa. Against this backdrop Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explores what the Scriptures say about this crucial topic.Video version: https://youtu.be/XLqTf_s0kLw---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 7min
Iain Provan: Cuckoos in our Nest
Bible scholar Dr. Iain Provan and Bible Teacher Alan Gilman discuss ancient Gnosticism's influence on our understanding of being human. Topics include the confusion surrounding humanness, the impact of cultural ideas and artificial intelligence, the relationship between Gnosticism and Plato's philosophy, the importance of biblical anthropology, and the marginalization of the Old Testament people.

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 12min
Kelly Liebengood: Is Replacement Theology Biblical?
Bible and Theology professor Dr. Kelly Liebengood joins Alan Gilman to discuss his journey of discovery regarding the unbiblical lens of supersessionism (aka replacement theology).Video version: https://youtu.be/ggv5K2Czvk0Contact Kelly Liebengood: KellyLiebengood@letu.edu---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 12min
Sound of Freedom: Fact or Fiction? (with Joel Oosterman)
"Sound of Freedom" is one of the most surprising blockbuster movies ever. It exposes the hidden evil of child sex trafficking. But is it true? More important than the film's characters and plot line is the question, "Is this really happening?" Canadian political staffer Joel Oosterman has been involved in confronting this issue for many years. He explains to Bible Teacher Alan Gilman the many facets of human trafficking, how extensive it is, and what we can do about it. Special attention is given to the Canadian context, but not exclusively.RESOURCESCanada's 24/7 National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010Survivor stories. • Timea Nagy’s Story ("Out of the Shadows: A Memoir"): https://amzn.to/3QfUeek • Casandra Diamond's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/Rg6xCRemYw4 Learn about human trafficking/online exploitation/talk to your kids & friends • National Human Trafficking Education Centre (Joy Smith Foundation): https://www.nhtec.ca/• Kids in the Know (Resources to talk to your kids from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection): https://www.kidsintheknow.ca/app/en/parents• Slavery in products we buy (World Vision Canada - PDF file): https://www.worldvision.ca/WorldVisionCanada/media/NCFS/Risky-Canadian-Grocery-Report-Final-03Feb2021.pdfSupport Canadian International Anti-Trafficking Organizations that help rescue victims of human trafficking AND provide long term, holistic aftercare.• Ratanak International: https://www.ratanak.org/• International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/• International Justice Mission Canada: https://www.ijm.ca/Contact Joel Oosterman: joel.oosterman@gmail.com---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 17min
Todd Anderson: Navigating a Digital World
Todd Anderson, Principle of Augustine College in Ottawa, Ontario, joins Bible Teacher Alan Gilman to discuss the benefits and perils of our digital world.Video version: https://youtu.be/pzAIugApl5QTo contact Todd Anderson: toddanderson90@gmail.comAbout Augustine College: https://www.augustinecollege.org/Mentioned in this podcast:Scribd free 60-day trial offer (access millions of e-books, audio books, and more for one small monthly fee): https://www.scribd.com/g/86flb6Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan: https://amzn.to/3NxxAfGAmusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman: https://amzn.to/3JEykO3Technopoly by Neil Postman: https://amzn.to/3Pgh6K7---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

May 18, 2023 • 51min
Why Pray for Israel?
You may be aware of the current worldwide prayer initiative for Israel, but wonder what the biblical basis of such a focus might be. Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explains.Video version: https://youtu.be/8Y2jblc7cPkThe Isaiah 62 Global 21-Days of Prayer and Fasting (May 7-28, 2023): https://isaiah62fast.comRegister now for Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar," June 10, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada: https://alangilman.ca/WOCC2023---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

May 12, 2023 • 39min
What Is Faith, Really?
Bible Teacher discusses a biblically-based understanding of faith. What is it, really? Is it a mental exercise? Is it something we do? Or is it something else completely?Video version:https://youtu.be/iDkufNSywJwRegister now for Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar," June 10, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada: https://alangilman.ca/WOCC2023---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Apr 26, 2023 • 40min
Israel Is Real
In honor of Israel's 75th anniversary, Bible Teacher Alan Gilman explains how it's only when we appreciate the ongoing role of the people of Israel throughout Scripture that we can fully encounter truth.Video version: https://youtu.be/xMggL_bhhjIThis week's TorahBytes message, "Acknowledging Israel": https://torahbytes.org/83-30/Information for Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar" including how to register for June 10, 2023 in Ottawa: https://alangilman.ca/the-teaching/seminar/---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman

Apr 16, 2023 • 33min
Undermining Forces #3: Experience Trumps Scripture
Bible Teacher Alan Gilman continues a series based on his booklet: "Undermining Forces: Nine popular approaches attacking the authority of Scripture today." In this series, Alan explains the various "undermining forces" and how to overcome them. In this installment, Alan discusses how our life experience can get in the way of understanding the Bible.Video version: https://youtu.be/-rI6-TabM6YInformation and registration for Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar": https://alangilman.ca/the-teaching/seminar/You can get a free PDF copy of the "Undermining Forces" booklet by subscribing to Alan's email list here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/pimNmcN/subscribebook01Or you can purchase it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/40rphXn---Support this podcast: https://alangilman.ca/support/Questions/comments: comments@thinkingbiblically.orgTwitter: @alangilman