Down Under Theology

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 18 we start a mini-series on the Book of the Twelve (the Minor Prophets). We start off with a brief discussion about the coherence of the minor prophets, and why it is helpful to read them together. We then dive into three of them - Hosea, Joel and Amos - discussing key themes of the Holy Spirt and the Day of the Lord.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 18 - Show Notes

• Blessed Podcast with Nancy Guthrie

Recommended Resources - 

• God's Unfaithful Wife by Raymond C. Ortlund
• The Minor Prophets (3 Volume Set) by Thomas Edward McComiskey (Ed) (Koorong Link)

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

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Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 17 we take a closer look at the book of Daniel. We discuss the genre of apocalyptic literature, and examine the themes of God's sovereignty, worship, living in exile, and the important theme of the Son of Man. The Son of Man is a key theme in Murray's PhD thesis and we enjoy unpacking this with him on this episode!

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 17 - Show Notes

• We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry by G. K. Beale
• You Are What You Love by James K. A. Smith

Recommended Resources - 

• Daniel by Joyce G. Baldwin (Amazon Link)
• The Gospel According to Daniel: A Christ-Centered Approach by Bryan Chapell
• Jesus and the Lion's Den by Alison Mitchell (Children's book)

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

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Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 16 we examine the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel is an interesting prophet, oftentimes acting out prophecies in weird and wacky ways. We talk about why God asks Ezekiel to convey his message in this way, and how we should capture this in our own preaching and teaching. We discuss the big themes in the book, particularly focusing on the presence of God, resurrection, and new life, and discuss how to read and teach Ezekiel fruitfully.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 16 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• God Dwells Among Us: Expanding Eden to the Ends of the Earth by G. K. Beale and Mitchell Kim
• The Book of Ezekiel Chapters 1 - 24 by Daniel I. Block
• The Book of Ezekiel Chapters 25 - 48 by Daniel I. Block
• The Message of Ezekiel by Christopher J. H. Wright

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 15 we dive into the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations. Jeremiah is often called the "weeping prophet" and these books have a lot to say about God's judgement on his people because they have broken his covenant. We have a discussion about the covenant, and the hope of its renewal. We also look at the work of Lamentations and give thoughts on how to read and teach such sobering books fruitfully.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 15 - Show Notes

• Swain, S., “New Covenant Theologies,” in Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives, ed. G. P. Waters, J. N. Reid and J. R. Muether (Wheaton: Crossway, 2020), 551–70.

Recommended Resources - 

• Mouth Full of Fire: The Word of God in the words of Jeremiah by Andrew G. Shead
• Five Festal Garments by Barry G. Webb
• Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling with Incurable Cancer and Life in Christ by J. Todd Billings

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 14 we discuss the genre of prophetic literature, and jump into the book of Isaiah. We pay particular attention to the themes of Kingdom, Kingship, Messiah, and Covenant and explore how this good news provides hope and comfort in a world full of suffering. Join us for this wide-ranging discussion as we kick off a new biblical genre.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 14 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering by Jonathan Gibson (due out October 2022)
• The Book of Isaiah and God's Kingdom by Andrew T. Abernathy
• We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry by G. K. Beale
• The Trinity and the Bible by Scott R. Swain

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 13 we dive into wisdom literature and overview the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. Wisdom literature teaches us about living life under God's rule in his world. However it is a genre often neglected in our reading and teaching. We chat about the what these books tell us about living wisely, and how we can read and teach them better in our personal lives and in our churches.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 13 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books (10-week Bible Study)  by Nancy Guthrie
• The Christ of Wisdom by O. Palmer Robertson
• Wisdom to Live By by Derek Kidner (Amazon Link)
• Ecclesiastes by Douglas Sean O'Donnell
• Ecclesiastes by Richard P. Belcher Jr.

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 12 we go on a whirlwind tour through the book of Psalms, a book Luther calls "a little bible". We look at how the Psalms are an expression of the rest of scripture, and the Christian life. We discuss its structure and themes, and talk about how we can better read and teach the book, including how we can bring the singing of Psalms back into the life of the church.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 12 - Show Notes

• Sons of Korah (on Spotify)
• Wendell Kimbrough (on Spotify)
• Psalms to Sing (Kirkplace Music on Spotify)
• "What Can Miserable Christians Sing?" by Carl Trueman

Recommended Resources - 

• Psalms as Torah: Reading Biblical Song Ethically by Gordon J. Wenham
• The Messiah and the Psalms: Preaching Christ from all the Psalms by Richard P. Belcher Jr.
• Singing the Songs of Jesus by Michael LeFebvre
• The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books (10-week Bible Study)  by Nancy Guthrie

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 11 we take a deep dive into the book of Job. We discuss what the book teaches us about God, his incomprehensibility and sovereignty. We talk about suffering and how we can apply the book of Job in our ministry to others in the midst of suffering. We also touch on the interaction between God and the Satan at the start of the book - an issue that may be a barrier to reading this book well. Join us as we discuss these topics and more on this episode of Down Under Theology.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 11 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Be Still My Soul by Nancy Guthrie (editor)
• Calvin's Teaching on Job by Derek Thomas
• Job: The Wisdom of the Cross by Christopher Ash
• Out of the Storm: Grappling with God in the Book of Job by Christopher Ash
• How Long, O Lord: Reflections on Suffering and Evil by D. A. Carson

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 10 we discuss the book of Esther. Esther is a strange book that doesn't mention God once! Does this mean that God is not present in the story? What part does this book play in the broader biblical narrative? What do we do with the ideas raised in this book about war? Join us as we talk about these ideas and themes in Esther, and how to read it well in light of the rest of scripture.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 10 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Esther and Ruth by Iain M. Duguid
• Esther by Joyce Baldwin

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In episode 9 we're joined by Dr Paul Byun as we take a look at the book of Ezra Nehemiah. The book tells the story of the Israelites' return from exile, and we discuss the themes raised by the story - renewal, the problem of the human heart, God's use of ordinary people, and more. We also think about how we can apply this book beyond the raising of funds for a church building project.

Dr Byun is an adjunct lecturer at Christ College. He recently completed his PhD in the area of Ezra Nehemiah.

In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith
• Paul Byun (@PaulByun5)

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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S2 Episode 9 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Now and Not Yet: Theology and Mission in Ezra - Nehemiah by Dean R. Ulrich
• The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter (Amazon Link)
• Ezra and Nehemiah by Derek Kidner
• Ezra-Nehemiah by Gregory Goswell

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.