"And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed." - Gen 2:25

When we consider the image of the human body, do we typically connote shame? Why is that? In today's conversation, the Devotional Doctors discuss the difficult issue of shame and the body, including ideas on covering, modesty, and honor. With the right Biblical perspective, the shared bodily experience can be held with a collective dignity rather than a shared sense of humiliation toward despicable fleshly bodies. Even the concepts of modest attire or sexual propriety can be radically reinvigorated when understood from a Scriptural place of honor rather than dishonor and shame. And if the body is to be esteemed, how might that reshape the narrative of the fall of man in Genesis 3? If a body is to be respected, how can that enlighten our understanding of the incarnation and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Join us in this conversation, and don't be ashamed!

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Part of the human condition is the inevitability of conflict. From wars between people groups, to the experience of multiple simultaneous emotions, it would seem that the stories our very lives are defined by differences. But Jesus has come to bring peace. So how can we learn to resolve conflict in healthy and productive ways? In the story of Scripture, God is at work resolving the conflicts caused by chaos and sin; what role do we play in the work of God through Jesus Christ? In this conversation, the Devotional Doctors discuss how empathy and understanding can work for peace, and how our physical bodies play a role in conflict resolution. There's also a few tips on how to appropriately install a toilet paper roll.

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This episode is an interview with Grace Salzer, a research scientist currently studying taste and the response of human tissue to flavored medication. In this conversation, we look at the ways in which science helps us to analyze and understand the created order. We also think about some of the ways in which a worldview which is informed only by science falls short. An understanding of the world that takes into consideration scientific research as well as a faithful sense of the divine allows these fields to serve complementary or conversational roles, rather than necessarily a conflicting or combative relationship. Grace also brings to light some of the challenges of maintaining Christian character in a results-driven scientific community. We really appreciate her insights, and hope to tackle some of these questions around science and faith in the future!

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Today we consider the place of pleasurable emotions in the Christian walk. On one side, hedonism would encourage the indulgence of all desires; on the other, asceticism refuses all pleasures and enjoyments as dangerous. But the life of Christ shows us a better way. There are blessings from God in the created order that are meant to be enjoyed, and that enjoyment serves a purpose - to orient us toward God. We discuss how "eternal ideas" such as rest or a good meal are used in Scripture to teach us about healthy relationship with God, and offer a foretaste of eternal life. And we grapple with Christ's admonition to deny self, if we are to remain holistic people who experience the wide gamut of emotions.

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What is the gospel? How do the Biblical authors use the language of good news? On today's episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast, Ryan Cummings rejoins us to look at Isaiah's use of gospel in Isaiah 52-53. Together we consider the ramifications of the good news of the Lord's Kingdom, and how that contributes to a thorough understanding of the healing and redemption that God provides. The true gospel message is not solely one of individualistic salvation, but rather the fundamentally different good news of the Kingdom of God, and the restorative healing work of God in and through the people of God. Get ready to understand the gospel of Jesus Christ in a new and enlightening way.
Ryan is one of the hosts of "The Gospel According To" podcast. We'd recommend you subscribe to their series on the kingship of Jesus seen in Revelation.

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This is the second half of last week's episode on emotional health. In this week's discussion, JD and Bryan consider how to integrate our emotional selves, as people made in the image of a God who experiences emotions. We also discuss the connections between emotion, love, and relationship, as presented in the Scriptures. Some emotions might seem to be "good" or "bad" feelings, but how does God feel about our feelings? Listen, subscribe, and share with others as we continue to pursue health and wholeness through Jesus Christ!

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This episode is the first in a series on the connections between emotion and physical and spiritual health. In this conversation, JD and Bryan consider the range of human emotions, and why we are so reluctant to share our feelings, or often even feel them. We also discuss the ties between emotions and physical manifestation, such as blood pressure, posture, and pain. And we look at whether emotion can be best understood as an external function (to be controlled) or an internal function (to be constructively experienced).

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How do poetic and philosophical approaches help us to understand the true nature of things? In this episode of the Devotional Doctors podcast, Bryan interviews brothers Abe and Sam Peters, who co-host the "Poets & Philosophers" podcast. Together, they explore some of the questions behind the great tradition, and how these different ways of understanding integrate mind with body and spirit. We look at how image- or story-based poetry differs from rhyme-and-meter poetry. And we see examples in the Scriptures of both poetic and philosophical ways of understanding man's relationship with God. At the end, Sam and Abe leave us with some strong book recommendations and wisdom, both modern and ancient.

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What does it mean to be stretched, to increase our elasticity? How can we come to understand flexibility as a useful spiritual discipline? In this conversation, the Devotional Doctors talk about the ability to stretch ourselves, both physically as well as spiritually. If we are to have a living and moving faith, we must allow for growth and stretch rather than the sedentary rigidity of being stuck in our ways. We must learn how to allow ourselves to be pushed into discomfort or unfamiliar range if we are to truly grow in the Lord. Of course, we must also understand the church as a safe place to stretch and flex as we learn and grow; the early church often grappled with issues of inflexibility. So listen in to this discussion of how Christ fills us up and stretches us, just as wine in new wineskins.

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If we understand that the Bible is the Word of God, why is Bible reading so hard? On today's episode, Jeff O'Rear and Emerson Brown join us to talk about the vitality of coming to know God through the Scriptures. Jeff and Emerson are cohosts of the "Working With The Word" podcast, where they have spent time discussing inductive Bible reading and seeing Jesus Christ painted in all portions of Scripture. In our interview, they provide some advice on demonstrating endurance, patience, and grace as we read. And they help us to see that the Bible is not just for analytical information-gathering, but rather the establishment and development of relationship with God.

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