Book & Spade

Seminarian John Evans explores the Biblical theology of relics

On the death of Adam

Seminarian John Evans explores ancient gestures of prayer in light of early church liturgical artifacts.

How the persecution of the early church in 300AD is relative to the state of the church today.

The lessons to be learned from one of America’s bloodiest battles through the eyes of a truly heroic soul - Joshua Chamberlain.

A verité discussion between John and Matt on the nature of the transformation of the heart in light of the preparation of the soul for the kingdom of Heaven. In what ways are we formed by God’s grace and mysterious ways? Expressed in hope towards the changing hearts of a generation. May God bless you.

Reimagining the first Christmas from Joseph's point of view in light of biblical, archeological, and theological history.

Revisiting the birth of Christ through ancient eyes.

Trouble at the Inn - Was Jesus Born in a Tavern or a Cave? An interview with Aubree Helton. An interfaith dialogue and reading of a classic Christmas story in light of biblical history.

In this sit-down conversation, John and Matt meditate on the Holy Family and the miracle of Christ's birth while touching upon the historical records, depictions in media, theological debates, and societal zeitgeists that reframe and often challenge the surviving records of the story of the birth of Jesus.

Chapters:

00:09 - INTRO

03:04 - CHRISTMAS MYTHS AND SYMBOLS IN LITERATURE, NARNIA

09:53 - THE REALITY OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY AS RECORDED

14:29 - ON THE RECENT FILM, 'HERETIC'

24:01 - EARLY FORESHADOWING OF AND YEARNING FOR THE COMING OF CHRIST

39:56 - A HISTORICAL READING OF THE BIBLE - WHY IS THIS OFTEN CHALLENGED?

54:37 - WHERE DOES THE CHRISTMAS STORY MAKE SURPRISING APPEARANCES IN OUR LIVES?

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