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.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 41min
A Time To…Politick! - The Apostle Paul (Part One) - Romans 13
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.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 44min
A Time To…Politick! - The Acts of the Apostles
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.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 40min
Kingdom Roots - A Time To…Politick! - Jesus and the Gospels
The hosts explore politically charged interactions from Jesus' life, including his response to a trick question about paying taxes to Caesar. They analyze the different authorities in the Roman Empire and Israel during Jesus' time. The relationship between Pharisees and Herodians in the Gospel of Mark is discussed. The chapter highlights Jesus' resistance to taxation and his politically charged language. The subversive nature of Jesus' actions and his emphasis on allegiance to him rather than political powers is examined.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 38min
A Time To…Politick! - Series Introduction
In this episode Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett begin a new 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 35min
Kingdom Roots with Scott Nelson
On this episode of Kingdom Roots, Scot and I interviewed Scott Nelson about his new book, Supply Lines: Five Supporting Relationships Every Planter and Pastor Needs. In this book, Scott identified five supply lines, or types of relational support, that pastors and church planters need: Spiritual, Inspirational, Motivational, Interpersonal, and Practical. Scott Nelson is a church planter and lead pastor of Covenant Grove Church in Modesto, California. He also serves as a church planting coach and trainer.
Jul 1, 2023 • 43min
More Than I Imagined: John Blake
An Interview with John Blake about his recent book, More Than I Imagined: What a black man discovered about the white mother he never knew, published this past May with Convergent Books.John Blake is an award-winning CNN journalist. Previously, he was a reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He has been honored by the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, the American Academy of Religion, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Religion Communicators Council. A recipient of the GLAAD Media Award, he has spoken at high schools, colleges, symposiums, and in documentaries on race, religion, and politics. Blake is a native of Baltimore, MD, and now lives in Atlanta, GA. https://johnkblake.com
Jun 22, 2023 • 42min
Handing Off the Baton
In this episode, Scot and I talk with Cody Matchett. Cody is a teacher, writer, and pastor from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is also a PhD student in New Testament studying Paul and character in the Greco-Roman world. He lives in the Beltline of Calgary with his wife Brianna who is a counseling-therapist, his daughter Aletheia Theodora and his son Atticus Ignatius. Cody is a graduate of Northern Seminary with a Master in New Testament. He helped Scot write Revelation for the Rest of Us.
Jun 8, 2023 • 39min
Kingdom Roots: Jon Ward
In this episode, Scot and I interview Jon Ward about his book Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Failed a Generation. Jon is the chief national correspondent at Yahoo! News. Jon grew up in evangelical Christian circles and has spent the last two decades covering politics, government, culture, and the nature of power. In this book, Jon explores how the evangelical church lost its witness—and how it can regain it by laying aside grasps for power to serve with Christlike love.
Apr 20, 2023 • 31min
Revelation, Pharisees, and the Writing Process
In this episode of Kingdom Roots, Scot and Laura chat about the book of Revelation, the Pharisees, and the writing process.
Apr 6, 2023 • 24min
Beth Moore, Church Planting, and Tov
In this episode of Kingdom Roots, Scot and Laura chat about Beth Moore's new memoir, church planting, and what it takes to create a culture of tov in the local church
