Kingdom Roots
Kingdom Roots
The Kingdom Roots Podcast with Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett facilitates conversations about how the Kingdom took root 'then' and how it takes root 'now.'
Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and equipper of the Church. He is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese. He is the author of The Jesus Creed, The Blue Parakeet, The King Jesus Gospel, Revelation for the Rest of Us, numerous commentaries, and is now writing a sixteen-volume series of reflections called The Everyday Bible Study.
Cody Matchett is a pastor, professor, and writer from Calgary Alberta Canada. He is a PhD candidate at Ridley College (Australian College of Theology) exploring portrayals of human character in the Graeco-Roman World, the co-author of Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call To Follow Jesus As A Dissident Disciple (Zondervan Reflective), and co-host of Kingdom Roots Podcast with Dr. Scot McKnight. Cody is passionate about bible literacy and engagement, psychology and philosophy, and all things coffee. He lives in Calgary with his wife Brianna, a counselling-therapist (Garden Counselling Services), his daughter Aletheia Theodora and his son Atticus Ignatius.
Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and equipper of the Church. He is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese. He is the author of The Jesus Creed, The Blue Parakeet, The King Jesus Gospel, Revelation for the Rest of Us, numerous commentaries, and is now writing a sixteen-volume series of reflections called The Everyday Bible Study.
Cody Matchett is a pastor, professor, and writer from Calgary Alberta Canada. He is a PhD candidate at Ridley College (Australian College of Theology) exploring portrayals of human character in the Graeco-Roman World, the co-author of Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call To Follow Jesus As A Dissident Disciple (Zondervan Reflective), and co-host of Kingdom Roots Podcast with Dr. Scot McKnight. Cody is passionate about bible literacy and engagement, psychology and philosophy, and all things coffee. He lives in Calgary with his wife Brianna, a counselling-therapist (Garden Counselling Services), his daughter Aletheia Theodora and his son Atticus Ignatius.
Episodes
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Oct 19, 2017 • 38min
The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) - KR 67
Jesus has an uncanny way to disturb the comforted and comfort the disturbed.
In this Parable Jesus seems to invite those listening to imagine a world where judgment is surprising. Longing for and attention to Jesus’ return is so important and Jesus drives that point powerfully home in the Parable of the Ten Virgins. This parable is one of the most difficult to understand, but when we let Jesus imagine the world the implications of this parable would create it has significant consequences for the church today.
Interested in Scot’s webinar on teaching the Church to read the Bible? Learn more and register at: http://goo.gl/Urjmwp
Oct 13, 2017 • 35min
Epaphras - The Behind the Scenes Kingdom Worker - KR 66
Epaphras – The Behind the Scenes Kingdom Worker – KR 66
One of the ways God built and is building the Kingdom is through the 'behind the scenes' workers that rarely get notoriety.
Paul’s friend and co-worker Epaphras was one of those behind the scenes kind of guys. He did so much to move the Kingdom forward, but we know very little about him. In this sermon, Scot unpacks what we can understand about Epaphras and how we can better recognize the 'behind the scenes' workers.
Interested in Scot’s webinar on teaching the Church to read the Bible? Learn more and register at: http://goo.gl/Urjmwp
Oct 6, 2017 • 34min
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats - KR 65
Imagine a world where everyone was treated like a King.
In Jesus’ typical style he invites those following him to live in a whole different world. That world is one where no one is below being treated like a King. This parable has Jesus identifying himself with the most vulnerable and showing his followers how important it is for them to help those in need.
How are you treating the least of these, because it couldn’t be more important to Jesus?
Sep 28, 2017 • 35min
The Parable of the Rich Fool - KR 64
The Parable of the Rich Fool - KR 64
Your life is not defined by what you possess, but what possesses you.
Jesus says that it is impossible to serve both God and money and this parable drives this important truth. The rich fool was possessed by his possessions. Scot, Kevin, and Joe talk about how Jesus invites his kingdom to be marked by generosity and that there is no room to be greedy with what God provides.
How are you using the abundance God has given you?
Interested in helping where Kevin is the Principal at Mae Jemison Elementary School (3450 W. 177th St., Hazel Crest, IL 60429)?
Contact Kevin through his email: kjohns@phsd144.net, call the school at(708)225-3636, or visit their website: https://www.phsd144.net/maejemison
Want to attend the event Joe Mentioned? See more info here: http://goo.gl/LHEpYH
Sep 21, 2017 • 36min
The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds - KR 63
The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds - KR 63 by Scot McKnight
Sep 15, 2017 • 28min
10 Tips for Improving Your Writing (Part 2) - KR 62
10 Tips for Improving Your Writing (Part 2) - KR 62 by Scot McKnight
Sep 7, 2017 • 29min
10 Tips to Improve your Writing (Part 1) - KR 61
It’s incredible how God uses little scribbles on a page to bring about His work in the world. Scot gives ten excellent ways that you can improve on the challenging task of writing.
Here are Scot’s 10 tips:
1)Write and write often.
2)Read good writers.
3)Revise, revise, and revise some more.
4)Know your audience.
5)Get good feedback.
6)Finish your writing day by starting the next day. Write first sentence or paragraph for the next day as the last thing you do for your day.
7)Shorter is better.
8)Be yourself! Find your voice and lean into it.
9)Write for the Church in accessible prose.
10)Read aloud what you’ve written.
Want to learn more about and be mentored by Scot McKnight on your writing? Check out the Master’s of Arts in New Testament at Northern Seminary. Learn more at http://seminary.edu/mant or email Chaz at crobbins@seminary.edu
Aug 18, 2017 • 32min
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector - KR 60
How does God view us?
This may be the most important question that one can answer. Jesus tells a parable that not only challenges those who are listening, but it reveals the very character to God. The parable shows that God doesn’t judge how we often think he does, rather he always has the ability to get to the heart of the issue.
God loves us as we are and not how we should be. This view of God’s mercy shows the true character of God. It sets the foundation to be able to understand and be transformed by God on a deeper level.
Aug 3, 2017 • 32min
The Parable of the Wicked Tenants - KR 59
God went to great lengths to help his people understand their identity.
The people of God have a rich story because of God’s faithfulness, but often it is a story that is tainted with God’s people not listening and obeying. This parable of Jesus provides a significant warning on not listening or acting upon God’s desire. God has given everyone the opportunity to continue His story through Jesus and this parable is a perfect example of it.
Interested in Northern’s Master’s of Arts in New Testament with Dr. McKnight? Learn more at http://seminary.edu/mant or email Chaz at crobbins@seminary.edu
Jul 27, 2017 • 36min
The Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) - KR 58
How is it that generosity can create frustration?
In Jesus’ parable of the workers in the Vineyard he challenges his listeners to embrace the generosity and faithfulness of God. Jesus takes on the toxic attitude of envy that feeds the darkest parts of our hearts and casts a shadow over our eyes preventing us from the opportunity to see God at work.
If followers of Jesus don’t rid themselves of the envy that can plague their heart all they will be left with is frustration from the extravagant generosity of God toward others.
Interested in I Have a Bean coffee that Scot mentioned? Learn more at their website: https://www.ihaveabean.com.
