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May 27, 2016 • 35min

The Quest for the Historical Jesus (Part 1)- KR 18

Who was Jesus in reality? This question should be central for those of us who have our faith in Jesus. In this episode Dr. McKnight guides listeners through the extensive quests attempting to uncover the historical Jesus. What is discovered from these quests? How does the Church need the historical Jesus and how should it interact with the study of the historical Jesus? These questions and more are answered in this episode. Recommended/ Mentioned Resources: The Jesus We’ll Never Know by Scot McKnight in Christianity Today (http://goo.gl/qVwLTb) The Historical Jesus in Recent Research Edited by James D.G. Dunn and Scot McKnight (http://goo.gl/Z7XVQF) The Meaning of Jesus: 2 Visions by Marcus Borg and N.T. Wright (https://goo.gl/U3EOKV) Paul and Palestinian Judaism by E.P. Sanders (http://goo.gl/kxjSJK) Jesus Have I Loved but Paul? By J.R. Daniel Kirk (https://goo.gl/MY4U8y)
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May 19, 2016 • 32min

Church Structure Then and Now - KR 17

Church leadership and structure in the New Testament is much more concerned with the character and transformation of the person leading than the role they play. If we want the Kingdom to take root like it did in the 1st Century then Church leadership and structure needs to reflex the cruciform character of Jesus. The character of the King determines the character of the Kingdom and King Jesus leads His Church by calling her leaders to take up the model of servant leadership that He exemplified in His life. Books Mentioned: Inhabiting the Cruciform God by Michael Gorman ( http://goo.gl/lh8Qec ) The Cruciform Church by Leonard Allen ( http://goo.gl/4683BG ) The Case for Servant Leadership by Kent Keith ( http://goo.gl/4ePHxN )
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May 12, 2016 • 33min

Interview with Brian Zahnd on Water to Wine - KR 16

Ever feel discontent with your ministry? Join our conversation with Brian Zhand as he unpacks his journey of why a pastor of a large and successful church would risk everything in a quest to find a richer, deep fuller Christianity. Brian’s story is a journey into faithfulness of Christianity’s great theological tradition. If Christianity is going to thrive into the coming generations we need to listen to the deep thinkers and practitioners of the Church like Brian Zhand. You can find Brian on Twitter @BrianZahnd (https://twitter.com/BrianZahnd)or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BrianZahnd/timeline). Brian Also blogs at http://brianzahnd.com. Books by Brian Zhand: Water to Wine (http://goo.gl/oPZ29k) Beauty Will Save the World (http://goo.gl/qO1FyT) A Farewell to Mars (http://goo.gl/J6kwwO) Suggested Books from Podcast: The Spirit of Early Christian Thought by Robert Wilken (https://goo.gl/7erzAu) The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard (https://goo.gl/MIEOT5)
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May 5, 2016 • 32min

Class is in session: Education in the 1st Century - KR 15

How did people learn in the 1st Century? What kind of school would Jesus have attended? Dr. McKnight tackles these questions and more in a discussion about education in the 1st Century. The way education was carried out in the 1st Century has a lot to say about how Jesus did discipleship. Understanding discipleship is more than transferring information; it’s rooted in a personal relationship that brings transformation. Interested in Northern Live? You can learn more about Northern Seminary’s live-streaming platform and sign up for an on-line event at seminary.edu/live.
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Apr 29, 2016 • 35min

Jesus and the Table - KR 14

Meals and table fellowship were so significant in Jesus’ ministry that it has been said, “Jesus could have been killed simply because of the people with whom he ate.” Scot McKnight unpacks 1st Century meals and the way Jesus allowed Kingdom realities to break through in the meals of Jesus and his followers. Discover how Jesus turned routine meals into Kingdom realities, which means a new society was being formed around evening dinner tables and people got converted at the table with Jesus. Suggested Resources: A Fellowship of Differents: Showing the World God’s Design for Life Together By Scot McKnight: http://goo.gl/61WUrV The Food and Feasts of Jesus by Douglas Neel and Joel Pugh: http://goo.gl/h73Tby Interested in Northern Live? You can learn more about Northern Seminary’s live-streaming platform and sign up for an on-line event at seminary.edu/live.
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Apr 21, 2016 • 31min

Bonhoeffer's Legacy - KR 13

Explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life and work, his opposition to Hitler, and his foresight in perceiving cultural implications. Discover how his upbringing shaped his critical thinking skills and the impact of reading his works on Christian faith.
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Apr 15, 2016 • 33min

Preaching: Proclaiming the Kingdom - KR 12

What was the message of the early Church and how did that message take root in those who were listening? The message that the Church proclaims is critical in guiding what the Church is all about. This proclamation needs to include the full expression of how Jesus is the complete resolution to the story of Israel. In this episode Dr. McKnight provides the framework to continually grow in understanding the message of the early Church and being able to proclaim that message in and through the Church. Resources Mentioned: The King Jesus Gospel by Scot McKnight ( http://goo.gl/OymzhF ) Theology on Mission Podcast Episodes: What is Preaching and Why Bother? By David Fitch and Geoff Holslcaw ( http://goo.gl/37XdZ4 ) Preaching or Teaching? By David Fitch ( http://goo.gl/UZ4hc1 ) Learn more about Northern Seminary’s Master of Arts in New Testament at www.seminary.edu/MANT.
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Apr 7, 2016 • 32min

Everything You Need to Know About the New Perspective in 30 Minutes - KR 11

Have you ever wondered how the new perspective came to be and the implications it has for the Church? In this episode Dr. Scot McKnight tackles the big questions of what is the new perspective on Paul? Why was it necessary to have a “new” perspective? Who are the main scholars leading the way for the new perspective? This episode also unpacks the implications that the new perspective has on the Church and the Christian life. Books and Authors mentioned by Dr. Scot McKnight: The Apostle Paul and the Christian Life: Ethical and Missional Implications Edited by Scot McKnight and Joseph Modica (http://goo.gl/1WyEYU) Paul Among Jews and Gentiles and Other Essays by Krister Stendahl (http://goo.gl/GX6BsW) Paul and Palestinian Judaism: A Comparison of Patterns of Religion by E.P. Sanders (http://goo.gl/kxjSJK) The New Perspective on Paul by James Dunn (http://goo.gl/LDkqEY) Paul and the Faithfulness of God by N.T. Wright (http://goo.gl/Vvodfp)
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Apr 1, 2016 • 29min

Why Does the Church Need to Keep Doing Good Theology? - KR 10

Theology needs the Church and the Church needs good theology. This episode dives into the reason of why the Church and Theology cannot be mutually exclusive. If the Church is to do good theology, Church leaders need to understand it is a life long commitment of study that centers on allowing oneself to be soaked in how Scripture itself does theology. Scot mentions three books to get started on the journey of doing good theology: 1) The Great Theologians: A Brief Guide by Gerald McDermott ( http://goo.gl/KWLrwi) 2) The Story of Christian Theology by Roger Olson (http://goo.gl/YpQ2po) 3) Reading Backwards by Richard Hays (http://goo.gl/LjanXr) Be sure not to miss an episode of Kingdom Roots with Scot McKnight by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes or Sticher. Learn more about Northern Seminary’s Master of Arts in New Testament at www.seminary.edu/MANT.
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Mar 24, 2016 • 31min

Navigating Change as a Church Leader - KR 9

Leading the church through change is one of the most difficult things a church leader can face. In Paul’s letter to Philemon he gives a vision of how to lead a church through a challenging shift. Most followers of Jesus desire to live out the deepest realities of His Kingdom through change. However, they often need a leader to lead them to a place they couldn’t get to on their own.

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