‘Culture is doing its best to convince the world that there is nothing special about Jesus.  Compounding this is the failure of most churches to grow their followers’ faith beyond a Sunday school understanding.  As a result the most important historical fact of the Christian faith is often the most misunderstood...the resurrection.  And it’s creating a powerless Christianity’. 

Brent talks with Jeremiah Johnston about his new book from Bethany House called ‘Body of Proof: the 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus – and Why It Matters Today’.

Jeremiah is a New Testament scholar who is president of the Christian Thinkers Society and author and co-author of 12 books.  Jeremiah serves as pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church and Dean of Spiritual Development at Prestonwood Christian Academy. 

• (1:30) Why the Resurrection is at the center of Christian faith;

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Bethany House Division Homepage | Baker Publishing Group

www.amazon.com/Body-Proof-Reasons-Resurrection-Jesus/dp/0764230832

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‘There must be something more to life’.

Brent and Ian talk with Os Guinness about his new IVP America book called ‘Signals of Transcendence – Listening to the Promptings of Life’.

‘Os tells stories of people who experienced signals of transcendence, and followed them to find new meaning and purpose in life’.

Os is the author or editor of more than 35 books. He’s the founder of the Trinity Forum, a prominent social critic, and a frequent speaker who has addressed audiences worldwide.

• (1:04) What are signals of transcendence?

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www.ivpress.com

www.osguinness.com

www.amazon.com/Signals-Transcendence-Listening-Promptings-Life/dp/1514004399

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How can women fulfill their calling in God?

Brent talks with Dr. Jamie Morgan, an ordained minister who has been in ministry for decades as a senior pastor, teacher of the Word, evangelist, revivalist, reformer, conference speaker, prophetic voice, podcaster, TV show host and mentor.  Dr. Jamie is the founder of Trailblazer Mentoring Network, a mentoring movement in ministry.  Jamie’s new book from Bridge-Logos Publishers is called ‘Her Calling: A Woman’s Guide to Fulfilling Her God-Given Destiny’.  

• (1:10) Why most women are not walking in their calling;

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www.bridgelogos.com

jamiemorgan.com

www.amazon.com/Her-Calling-Fulfilling-God-given-Destiny/dp/161036080X

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We all need grace!

Brent and Ian talk with Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase about their new book from W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson about the life of John Newton and his famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ – ‘Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind the Song’.

Bruce Hindmarsh is the James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology and Professor of the History of Christianity at Regent College in Vancouver.  He wrote his doctoral thesis on Newton at Oxford.  Bruce is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a past president of the American Society of Church History.

Craig Borlase is a New York Times, Sunday Times, and international bestselling ghostwriter of dramatic, engaging memoirs.  Over the last 2 decades, he has written more than 55 books, working with a diverse range of authors.

• (2:00) ‘Amazing Grace’ in the fabric of American life;

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grace-Newton-Surprising-Behind/dp/1400334012

www.thomasnelson.com/wpublishing/

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What is freedom? Where does it come from?

Brent and Ian talk with Os Guinness about his IVP book ‘The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom’. ‘Os explores the nature of revolutionary faith, contrasting between secular revolutions such as the French Revolution and the faith led revolution of ancient Israel.  He argues that the story of Exodus is the highest, richest, and deepest vision for freedom in human history’.

Os is the author or editor of more than 35 books.  He’s the founder of the Trinity Forum, a prominent social critic, and a frequent speaker who has addressed audiences worldwide.

• (1:28) The Chinese and Russian Revolutions;

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www.ivpress.com

www.amazon.com/Magna-Carta-Humanity-Revolutionary-Freedom/dp/0830847154

www.osguinness.com

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‘Race complicates our relationships, even when we reject racism and seek to walk a better path together.  How can we get our thinking – and our conversations – unstuck from entrenched patterns?’

Brent talks with Veola Vazquez, Joshua Knabb, Charles Lee-Johnson and Krystal Hays about their new IVP book ‘Healing Conversations On Race – Four Key Practices from Scripture and Psychology’.

Veola Vazquez is a licensed psychologist and tenured professor of psychology in the College of Behavioural and Social Sciences at California Baptist University.

Joshua Knabb is a board-certified clinical psychologist as well as associate professor of psychology and director of the PsyD program at California Baptist University.

Charles Lee-Johnson is one of the founders and chair of the Social Work Department at California Baptist University.

Krystal Hays is the director of the Doctor of Social Work program and an assistant professor of social work at California Baptist University. 

• (1:27) Veola’s background;

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.ivpress.com

www.amazon.com/Healing-Conversations-Race-Practices-Psychology/dp/1514003929

calbaptist.edu

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‘Can you sing songs shaped by the truest truths of the universe in language the whole world can understand’?

Brent talks with Steven Garber, Senior Fellow for Vocation and the Common Good for the M.J. Murdoch Charitable Trust about ‘A Hidden Life’ (2019) and the films of Terrence Malick.

Steven has recently served as Professor of Marketplace Theology and Director of the Masters in Leadership, Theology, and Society at Regent College, Vancouver.  Steven is the author of many books and for many years was the Principal of the Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation and Culture and he continues to serve as a consultant to colleges and corporations.

• (1:03) What draws Steven into the films of Malick?

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www.amazon.com/Hidden-Life-Terrence-Malick/dp/B0848VY4B3

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What do we do with a God who sanctions violence?

Brent talks with Matthew Lynch, associate professor of Old Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada about his new IVP book ‘Flood and Fury – Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God’.

Matthew is the author of a number of books and the co-founder of the OnScript podcast, a podcast focused on providing engaging conversations on Bible and theology.  

• (0:56) What do we do with violence in the Old Testament?

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www.ivpress.com

www.amazon.com/Flood-Fury-Testament-Violence-Shalom/dp/1514004291

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Mark 11:27-12:34

Difficult questions and the parable of the tenants.  Brent and Ian continue their deep dive into Mark with Mark 11:27-12:34.

• (1:35) The religious authorities and Jesus;

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Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand

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Mark 11:1-26

How are donkeys associated with kingship in the Bible and what’s the significance of the fig tree? Brent and Ian look at Mark 11:1-26.

• (1:05) Expectations of Jesus;

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Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand

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