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In this episode I talk about the power and problem of habit (or spiritual disciples) in regards to our spiritual lives. And then at the end I talk about some practical thoughts on how to cultivate habit.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:33 - The Power of Habit
12:29 - The Problem of Habit
15:10 - Cultivating Habit
18:21 - Conclusion

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Ep. 28 - Are We Devoted to Prayer?

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Can we talk about prayer for a minute? In this episode I talk about “are we devoted to prayer?” With that I want to talk about our attitude toward prayer as well as some actionable steps to help us with our prayer lives.

⏰ Timestamps:
0:33 - Attitude Toward Prayer
4:51 - Actions for Prayer
11:01 - Conclusion

📚 Resources:
Ep. 15 - How to Pray and The North American Week of Prayer with Scott DeGroff
Ep. 4 - Paul's Creative Prayer Life

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In this episode, I talk about a verse that I think I've been misreading for years. That verse is Philippians 2:21 and it says, " For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus." But what are the things of Christ Jesus?  I share  some thoughts that I have about this passage and new perspective on what this verse is talking about and really what are "the things of Christ."

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Preachers have responsibilities in preaching Scripture. But what about the rest of us? Are we just off the hook and all the responsibility is on the preacher? In this episode, I turn the attention from the pulpit to the pew, and I discuss the ethics of listening to a sermon.

📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/26-the-ethics-of-listening-to-a-sermon

⏰ Timestamps:
0:47 – Germ of the Idea and the Role of the Listener
3:10 – Attitudes to Cultivate
8:07 – Listening to a “Good” Sermon
12:47 – Listening to a “Bad” Sermon
18:32 – Conclusion

📚 Resources:
Ep. 23 – The Ethics of Preaching

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There are so many different things to pay attention to when studying the Bible, and one of the most important ones is the historical, cultural context. In this episode, we discuss what this even is, some differing approaches to it, why it’s important, and how we understand it.

📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/25-what-is-historical-cultural-context

⏰ Timestamps:
0:33 – Presuppositions
2:39 – The Why of the Historical, Cultural Context
6:43 – The How of the Historical, Cultural Context
9:31 – Differing Approaches to Historical, Cultural Context
13:49 – What about…?
16:12 – Tools for the Historical, Cultural Context

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In today's episode, I talk about at a simple Bible reading strategy that can pay huge dividends in unlocking Scripture. That strategy is to focus in and focus out while reading Scripture. And then we'll illustrate that by looking at one particular passage, Mark 9:14-29.

📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/24-focus-in-focus-out-a-simple-reading-strategy

⏰ Timestamps:
0:36 – Introduction
3:27– Different Focal Lengths While Reading Scripture
6:36 – An Illustration from Mark 9:14-29
15:41 – A Challenge

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In today’s episode, I talk about some aspects of preaching that don’t get discussed enough, the ethics of preaching. And I have 5 ethical issues in mind. Keeping these things in mind will help our preaching and teaching in terms of our practice and attitude.

📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/23-the-ethics-of-preaching

⏰ Timestamps:
0:35 – Introduction and Disclaimers
2:06 – #1 Performance or Ministry?
4:19 – #2 Compassion for the Audience
8:25 – #3 Balance of a Sermon
10:21 – #4 Plagiarism and Preaching
14:10 – #5 Using Greek and Hebrew in Preaching
19:19 – Conclusion

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In this episode I review Jeannine K. Brown’s The Gospels as Stories: A Narrative Approach to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John published by Baker Academic. She teaches how to the read the Gospels as whole documents, how they were intended to be read. The approach advocated in this book unlocks so much in Scripture.

📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/22-the-gospels-as-stories-by-jeannine-brown-book-review

⏰ Timestamps:
0:58 – Overview of Book
2:32 – Structure of Book
6:41 – Chapter 1 – Narrative Criticism
8:39 – Chap. 2-3 – Plot and Plotting
11:02 – Chap. 4-5 – Character and Characterization
13:19 – Chap. 6-7 – Intertextuality
15:27 – Chap. 8-9 – Narrative Theology
17:00 – Chap. 10 – Conclusion
17:45 – Conclusion

📚 Resources:
The Gospels as Stories by Jeannine K. Brown

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In this episode I review Rebekah Eklund’s Practicing Lament published by Cascade Books. She argues that the whole Bible is filled with laments and yet it is a genre that the church has little familiarity with. But God has given the laments of Scripture as a path forward through pain and suffering in order for him to bring healing.

📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/21-practicing-lament-by-rebekah-eklund-book-review

⏰ Timestamps:
0:36 – Introduction
4:06 – What are Laments? Introduction and Chapter 1
6:33 – Jesus Wept – Chapter 2
9:32 – Your Kingdom Come – Chapter 3
12:26 – Penitence and Protest – Chapter 4
14:19 – Lord Teach Us to Mourn – Chapter 5
17:10 – Conclusion

📚 Resources:
Practicing Lament by Rebekah Eklund

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In this episode, Angie Baughman, from the Steady On podcast, joins me to talk about her beautiful testimony of God’s transforming work in her life through some tragic events. Angie has so much to share and this is a wonderful conversation and was a real joy for me.

Check out her podcast Steady On!


📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/20-identity-shame-and-healing-with-angie-baughman

📚 Resources:
Angie’s Resources and Steady On Podcast: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon

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