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Kingdom Roots episodes

November 11, 2016 Elections and the Central Thing - KR 31
What is the central thing for the Church? There are so many things that inevitably work to splinter the Church. However, if the Church intentionally roots itself in the central things such as the Gospel of Jesus, then not even divisive issues such as an election can divide the Church. Scot gives a vision for how to keep the central things central while adopting and adapting implications from the Gospel to the culture in which the Church exists.
Suggested Resources:
Books:
The King Jesus Gospel by Scot McKnight (http://goo.gl/ARF03V)
New Horizons in Hermeneutics by Anthony Thiselton (http://goo.gl/5Oud8G)
NT Blogs:
Scot McKnight (Jesus Creed) - http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jesuscreed/
Ben Witherington III - http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bibleandculture/
Larry Hurtado - https://larryhurtado.wordpress.com
OT Blog:
Claude Mariottini - https://claudemariottini.com
Magazines:
Relevant Magazine - http://www.relevantmagazine.com
Christianity Today - http://www.christianitytoday.com
Interested in learning more about Northern? Attend Northern’s Open House online through Northern Live or in person on Tuesday, Novemeber 15 at 6pm CST. Learn more and register at http://www.seminary.edu/news/oh16/
29 min
November 03, 2016 Clinton, Trump, and Kingdom Politics ... OH MY! - KR 30
“If we only get the right person in the right political office, then all will be well.” Scot explains why this is such a dangerous and damaging way to approach politics as Christians representing the Church. The good news is that even if Christians disagree on politics, there is a way to be faithfully present as the Kingdom of God in the midst of governments of the world.
Suggested Resources:
Kingdom Conspiracy: Returning to the Radical Mission of the Local Church by Scot McKnight (http://goo.gl/oPvdzu)
unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity … and Why It Matters by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons (http://goo.gl/Mjd4gq)
They Like Jesus but Not the Church: Insights from Emerging Generations by Dan Kimball (http://goo.gl/YEUzxP)
Interested in learning more about Northern? Attend Northern’s Open House online through Northern Live or in person on Tuesday, Novemeber 15 at 6pm CST. Learn more and register at http://www.seminary.edu/news/oh16/
31 min
October 21, 2016 Faithful Presence: A Conversation with David Fitch - KR 29
In our quest to renew the church, Christians have walked through seeker-friendly, emergent, missional, and other movements to develop new expressions of the body of Christ. Now in the post-Christian world in North America we're asking the question again: Is there a way to be the church that engages the world, not by judgment nor accommodation but by becoming the good news in our culture?
In this episode of Kingdom Roots, Scot has a conversation with noted pastor, scholar, and his friend David Fitch about his new book, Faithful Presence. In Faithful Presence, David gives a new vision for the witness of the church in the world. He argues that we have lost the intent and practice of the sacramental ways of the historic church, but those ways can be rediscovered if the church goes back to the practices that anchored the church from its birth.
Preorder Faithful Presence here: http://goo.gl/I0cZGu
Connect with David Fitch on
Twitter (https://twitter.com/fitchest)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fitchest?fref=ts)
Or listen to Theology on Mission (http://goo.gl/DsKDE6)
Interested in learning more about Northern? Attend Northern’s Open House on Tuesday, November 15 at 6pm CST. Learn more and register at http://www.seminary.edu/news/oh16/
34 min
October 13, 2016 The Lost Books of the Bible - KR 28
Have you ever wondered why certain books seem to be left out of the Bible? Scot addresses this question and more about the Cannon, Apocrypha literature, and Pseudepigrapha literature. Scot gives a vision for the value that Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha literature have for readers of the Bible even though they are not inspired and authoritative.
Interested in learning more about Northern? Attend Northern’s Open House on Tuesday, Novemeber 15 at 6pm CST. Learn more and register at http://www.seminary.edu/news/oh16/
28 min
October 06, 2016 The Apocalyptic Paul - KR 27
What happened when Jesus came to Earth?
The Apocalyptic Paul camp suggests Jesus’ coming was a sudden disruptive in breaking of God’s redemptive plan at the cosmic level. They claim Jesus’ coming completely shatters all that we know about God and defines the revelation of God. In this episode, Scot breaks down how this camp of Pauline study arose and it’s significance for the Church today.
Suggested Resources:
1) The Apocalyptic Gospel in Galatians by J. Louis Martyn (http://int.sagepub.com/content/54/3/246)
2) Apocalyptic Paul by Beverly Gaventa (goo.gl/KCnrPq)
3) The Quest for Paul’s Gospel by Douglas Campbell (goo.gl/bezFV8) and if you’re brave The Deliverance of God (goo.gl/z70299)
4) Paul the Apostle by J. Christaan Beker (goo.gl/dMAFXm)
28 min
September 23, 2016 Kingdom Questions Part 2 - KR 26
Kingdom Questions Part 2
Community life marked by the Kingdom may be the most unique fellowship the world has ever seen. Scot tackles difficult questions around the subject of the Jew + Gentile vision for the church. This vision leads to more pressing questions for today on the expression of diversity that should be taking root in churches today.
Suggested Resource:
Korie Edward’s book The Elusive Dream (goo.gl/g6ZYCX)
Do you have a question for Scot? Occasionally, Scot will be fielding your questions from any of the topics discussed on Kingdom Roots. If you would like to send in your question(s) please email them to Chaz Robbins at [email protected].
34 min
September 16, 2016 Kingdom Questions Part 1 - KR 25
Anyone who tries to let God’s Kingdom take root in their life is going to have serious questions. In this episode, Scot fields your biggest questions about Church life and discipleship on how to live out the Kingdom.
Do you have a question for Scot? Occasionally, Scot will be fielding your questions from any of the topics discussed on Kingdom Roots. If you would like to send in your question(s) please email them to Chaz Robbins at [email protected].
31 min
August 02, 2016 The Neighboring Church (Conversation with Rick Rusaw)- KR 24
What if the Church got better at the two things Jesus said mattered most?
If the Church is going to thrive in this changing world a pivotal thing is going to be being a good neighbor. Rick Rusaw and Lifebridge Christian Church have been on a journey to love God better through actually loving their literal neighbors. Rick gives some practical advice on how churches can better equip congregations to get to know and love the people they live near.
Suggested Resources:
The Neighboring Church by Rick Rusaw and Brian Mavis (https://goo.gl/14w7h2)
The Externally Focused Church by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson (https://goo.gl/YdYCNQ)
http://www.theneighboringchurch.com
31 min
July 07, 2016 Race and the Kingdom (Interview with Derwin Gray) - KR 23
Racial tension is as at a high point.
The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be.
Hear about Pastor Derwin’s journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God.
Suggested Resources:
The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L. Gray (https://goo.gl/f9C1yB)
The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (http://goo.gl/61WUrV)
Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (http://www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-Gray/117534411600257)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/derwinlgray)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)
29 min
June 23, 2016 Paul and His Missionary Friends (Part 2)- KR 22
When God calls His people into mission He doesn’t call individuals, rather He calls a community.
Paul exemplifies this reality with his missionary friends. These friends are indispensable to how God used Paul to bring the kingdom to take root in the 1st Century world. Some of Paul’s closest missionary friends included Priscilla and Aquila who provide a beautiful example of an entire household doing ministry together. Epaphras is another great example of how Paul befriended a nonbeliever, led them into a relationship with Jesus, and sent them out to do ministry.
Have a question for Scot? In a few weeks, Scot will be fielding your questions from any of the topics discussed on Kingdom Roots. If you would like to send in your question(s) please email them to Chaz Robbins at [email protected].
28 min

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The Kingdom Roots Podcast with Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett facilitates conversations about how the Kingdom took root 'then' and how it takes root 'now.'