How do we actually discern what our vocation is?

Brent talks with Brian Brock in the second part of our series on his Baker Books title ‘Joining Creation’s Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness’.

Brian holds a personal Chair in Moral and Political Theology.  He joined the University of Aberdeen following postdoctoral studies at the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg and a doctorate in Christian Ethics at King’s College London. Brian is the author of a number of books.    

(0:50) Dust and the ground;

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www.abdn.ac.uk/people/b.brock

www.amazon.com.au/Joining-Creations-Praise-Theological-Creatureliness/dp/1540963268

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‘We need a new imagination to capture the hopefulness of God birthing something new in the midst of the pain of the old creation’.

Brent talks with Shawna Gaines about her new IVP book ‘The Pastor as Midwife: Life Giving Leadership for the Healing of the Church’.

Shawna is lead pastor at Trevecca Community Church in Nashville, Tennessee. She has 15 years of experience in congregational ministry and is a welcomed speaker for worship gatherings and church leadership conferences.  She’s the author of a number of books.   

(1:00) Midwives;

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How has Christian spirituality shaped the world?

Brent talks with Gerald Sittser about the new edition of his IVP book ‘Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries’.

Gerald is professor emeritus of theology at Whitworth University and a senior fellow in the Office of Church Engagement.  He’s a frequent university lecturer and writer and has authored nine books.

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www.jerrysittser.com

www.amazon.com/Water-Deep-Well-Spirituality-Missionaries-ebook/dp/B0G8DYCJN7

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In what sense is ‘Northanger Abbey’ a parody of the Gothic novel?

Brent talks with Jennifer Holberg about Jane Austen’s novel.

Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing.  She’s the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narratives’.

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calvin.edu/people/jennifer-l-holberg

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What if you saw your hobbies as a form of worship?

Brent talks with Brianna Lambert about her new IVP book ’Created to Play: How Taking Hobbies Seriously Grows Us Spiritually’.

Brianna is a writer and author from a rural community outside Indianapolis.  Her articles and essays have appeared in a number of publications including ‘Christianity Today’ and ‘The Gospel Coalition’. Brianna serves on staff at Gospel-Centred Discipleship and writes for the women’s ministry at her local church. 

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www.amazon.com/Created-Play-Hobbies-Seriously-Spiritually/dp/15140115

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What’s the place of truth and morality in a society?

Brent is joined by Hannah Long to discuss Jean Renoir’s classic 1939 movie ‘The Rules of the Game’.

Hannah is a passionate cinephile.  She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Despatch’, ‘Angelus News’, ‘The Bulwark’, ‘First Things’ and ‘Christianity Today’.  

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How does Jesus bring new water?

Brent and Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute talk about John chapter 5. 

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How is chapter 4 of John’s gospel full of marital themes?

Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.  

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Are fear and anxiety holding you back from sharing your faith?

Brent talks with Mark Teasdale about his new IVP book ‘Socially Awkward Evangelism: Overcoming Fears in Sharing the Gospel’.

Mark is President of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.  Mark is ordained in the United Methodist Church, has served as director of the doctor of ministry, master of divinity, and Missional Church Center at Garrett, consults with churches locally, nationally, and internationally, and volunteers on community boards and commissions in his neighborhood.  He’s the author of a number of books  

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What is artificial intelligence? Is it neutral and does it represent a threat?

Brent talks with Susannah Black Roberts.

Susannah is a senior editor of ‘Plough’ and has written for publications including ‘First Things’, ‘Mere Orthodoxy’ and ‘Front Porch Republic’. She’s the editor with Anne Synder of ‘Breaking Ground’   

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/radiofreethulcandra.substack.com/p/a-first-blast-of-the-trumpet-against

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