Patrick speaks to Calvin College Professor, Loren Haarsma, about the origins of sin and various ways to make sense of the doctrine of original sin in light of evolutionary origins. Other topics of conversation include psychology, free will and the theology of Saint Augustine.

Link to the book mentioned in the episode:

http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/when-did-sin-begin/406830

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Patrick talks to Cairn University Professor Gary Edward Schnittjer on his new book which chronicles the fascinating and complex topic of Old Testament allusions within the Old Testament itself. Other topics of conversation include the concept of progressive revelation, source criticism and broadway musicals.

Link to the book mentioned in the episode:

https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-Use-Book-Book/dp/0310571103

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Patrick speaks to Luther Seminary Professor, Cameron Howard about her recent book on the Old Testament, discussing the question of its authority for contemporary Christians and considering the dynamism of this ancient text that we hold as sacred. 

Link to the book mentioned in the episode:

http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-old-testament-for-a-complex-world/406811

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Patrick talks with New Testament Scholar & Historian, Dale Allison about the foundational event of Christianity and what we know and don't know, historically speaking. Other topics include the importance of apologetics and the interviewee's writing process.

Link to the book mentioned in the episode:

https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-Apologetics-Polemics-History/dp/0567697568

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Patrick talks to scholar Mike Bird about various bible-related topics including inspiration, inerrancy and the centrality of Jesus in the Bible's grand narrative.

Link to the book mentioned in the episode:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Things-Christians-about-Bible-ebook/dp/B08NHYHHTS

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Patrick talks to archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling about a recent written debate he contributed to in regards the historical nature of the exodus. They also discuss scholarly attitudes towards the historicity of the Bible and other contested Bible narratives, such as the story of David and the conquest of Canaan. 

Link to the book mentioned in the episode:

https://www.amazon.com/Five-Views-Exodus-Implications-Counterpoints/dp/0310108748/ref=zg_bsnr_12170_16?

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Patrick talks to Oakhill Theological College Professor, Eric Ortlund, on his upcoming book Piercing Leviathan: God's Defeat of Evil in the Book of Job. The discussion focuses on the perplexing last sequence in Job, in which God delivers a speech that has fascinated commentators for millennia. 

Dr. Ortlund's upcoming book:

https://www.amazon.com/Piercing-Leviathan-Studies-Biblical-Theology/dp/1514003376

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Patrick talks to Bible Scholar and Youtuber, Ben Stanhope, about his recently published book Misinterpreting Genesis: How The Creation Museum Misunderstands the Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Bible, The conversation focuses on creationist claims about the biblical creatures known as Leviathan and Behemoth. 

Link to Ben's book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mis-interpreting-Genesis-Creation-Misunderstands/dp/0578823691

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Patrick speaks to Northeastern Seminary Professor, J.Richard Middleton, on his upcoming book, Abraham's Silence: The Binding of Isaac, the Suffering of Job, and How to Talk Back to God, which proposes a new and controversial way of interpreting the famous story in Genesis 22 in which Abraham is asked to offer his son, Isaac, as a burnt offering. 

Link to pre-order Dr. Middleton's book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Abrahams-Silence-Binding-Isaac-Suffering-ebook/dp/B08MY354RS

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Patrick speaks to Australian Bible Scholar and Priest, Dorothy A. Lee, on her recently published book The Ministry of Women in the New Testament: Reclaiming the Biblical Vision for Church Leadership. The conversation focuses on the New Testament author Luke, and his intriguing view of women and gender. Other topics that are touched on include the Complementarian/Egalitarian debate, Paul the Apostle and Australian Wildlife. 

Link to Dorothy A. Lee's book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ministry-Women-New-Testament-

Reclaiming/dp/154096308X

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