Kingdom Roots

Dr. Lucy Peppiatt discusses women in academia, Paul's teachings on women in the church, and the theological themes of creation, salvation, and the Trinity. She reflects on her journey in academia, the rising presence of women in theology, and the complexities of studying women's roles in Corinth. The conversation delves into faith, character, and responsibility in biblical studies, emphasizing the need to confront discrepancies in Paul's writings.

New Testament scholars have often relied on outdated assumptions for understanding the composition and circulation of the gospels. This scholarship has spread myths or misconceptions about how the ancients read, wrote, and published texts.  Nicholas Elder updates our knowledge of the gospels’ media contexts in this myth-busting academic study. Carefully combing through Greco-Roman primary sources, he exposes what we take for granted about ancient reading cultures and offers new and better ways to understand the gospels. These myths include claims that ancients never read silently and that the canonical gospels were all the same type of text. Elder then sheds light on how early Christian communities used the gospels in diverse ways. Scholars of the gospels and classics alike will find Gospel Media an essential companion in understanding ancient media cultures.Dr. Nick Elder (PhD, Marquette University) is Associate Professor of New Testament at the University of Dubuque, where he teaches undergraduate Bible and Theology courses and New Testament, exegesis, and Greek courses in the theological seminary. He is the author of Gospel Media: Reading, Writing, and Circulating Jesus Traditions (Eerdmans, 2024) and The Media Matrix of Early Jewish and Christian Narrative (Bloomsbury, 2019). He is a father of four, a spouse of one, a home renovator, and a distance runner.https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Media-Reading-Circulating-Traditions/dp/0802879217https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Narrative-Library-Testament-Studies/dp/0567688100Music: Ethereal Vistas by Denis Brodovskyi

Exploring the evolution and future plans of the podcast amid significant transitions. Navigating the trials of condensing biblical content, particularly focusing on the challenges and joys of writing about the Gospel of Matthew. Delving into trauma theory applied to passages in 2nd Corinthians, proposing that Paul may have been traumatized. Reflecting on character in relation to 1 Timothy chapter three and the influence of teachers on students' understanding.

In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett continue their series on the politics of the New Testament (A Time To…Politick!) within which they will examine political themes, texts, and theories from Jesus of Nazareth to John of Patmos.

In this episode, the hosts analyze the challenges faced by followers of Jesus in a hostile political and cultural environment. They discuss living a morally excellent and aesthetically beautiful way of life among other ethnic groups, accommodating societal structures without compromising faith, promoting goodness within systems, and the power of generosity to bring awareness to lack of generosity.

Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett discuss the politics of the New Testament, exploring themes in Paul's letters and the impact of political divisions on the church. They also delve into the significance and challenges of working on a commentary for several years, and discuss Paul's strategic use of language to portray Christians as socially respectable members of society.

The podcast features the Apostle Paul, an influential figure in early Christianity, exploring political themes in his letters from prison. They discuss Paul's language of life and citizenship, living a transcendent and politically engaged life, and the significance of Philippi being a Roman colony. They also delve into the concept of citizenship and living worthily of the gospel, emphasizing the importance of pursuing reconciliation and peace.

Scot McKnight, a New Testament scholar, and Laura Barringer discuss their new book "Pivot" which focuses on transforming toxic church cultures into good ones. They address common questions about culture transformation and provide practical tools to evaluate and initiate change. The podcast explores the motivation behind the book, its impact on people's experiences, the writing process, and the importance of confronting toxicity and cultivating goodness in churches.

Within the podcast, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett delve into the politics of the New Testament, focusing on Paul's letter to the churches in Rome. They discuss misinterpretations of the kingdom and refute the idea that it is based on the American government. Additionally, they explore the purpose of Paul's letter, theories behind it, and the historical interpretation of Romans 13:1-7. The hosts emphasize the role of love and peacemaking in the book of Romans, calling for harmonious living within the Roman government.

The podcast discusses the politics of the New Testament, including the destabilization and formation of early Jesus-communities, turning the world upside down, Paul's Roman citizenship, and the political implications of Paul's message.