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- Reading the Bible: Summer Update
An midsummer update -- what Pastor Rob has been learning and studying that has kept him away from producing the Ponder Anew Podcast this summer.
A promise to finish the Bible with you but also an invitation into some pondering with him.
8 min - Bonus holiday episode: Ecclesiastes
Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like "Vanity of Vanities" right? It turns out this summer we had a website platform upgrade and so this episode never was uploaded. So here is nice theological chestnut for you to roast in your fireplace...
"To everything there is a season..." The book of Ecclesiastes contains lots of familiar passages, known well outside of church.
As we continue with #TheBibleInAYear, we continue with this timeless book of wisdom. The focus is on how this book can open up conversations with people who are not used to Bible conversations!
Lastly, we know we've slowed down with the podcasts over the summer. We will aim for one a month and then pick things back up full steam in the fall.
22 min - Reading the Bible in a Year: Proverbs
How does one pass on wisdom to the next generation? Can wisdom be passed on at all or must it be acquired by each person?
As we work through #TheBibleInAYear, we look at the book of Proverbs. While its primarily a collection of wisdom sayings, there is a deeper purpose, namely, seeking to raise up the next generation to be wise.
The last part of the podcast reflects a bit on the role of women in the book; I confess the last three minutes take us to the edge of what I understand about Scripture.
25 min - Reading the Bible in a Year: Psalms
If you only could take one Bible book with you onto a desert island, I would recommend the book of Psalms. It is an invitation to pray with other believers over the centuries, other believers around the world and finally, with Jesus Christ.
As we work through #TheBibleInAYear, we look at the book of Psalms, this ancient book of prayers. The focus of the podcast is encouraging and equipping you to pray through the Psalms.
23 min - Reading the Bible in a Year: Job
If there ever was a book of the Bible not to cover in a single podcast, it would be Job. The story of unjust suffering deserves -- demands! -- reflection. The podcast this week, which includes hearing God speak from the whirlwind (Job 41:1-11), hopefully serves as a guidebook rather than abridged version. As we work through #TheBibleInAYear, we look at the book of Job. (For this year's Ponder Anew Podcast we are looking at one book of the Bible each week).
26 min - Reading the Bible in a Year: JobIf there ever was a book of the Bible not to cover in a single podcast, it would be Job. The story of unjust suffering deserves -- demands! -- reflection. The podcast this week, which includes hearing God speak from the whirlwind (Job 41:1-11), hopefully serves as a guidebook rather than abridged version.As we work through #TheBibleInAYear, we look at the book of Job. (For this year's Ponder Anew Podcast we are looking at one book of the Bible each week).26 min
- Reading the Bible in a Year: EstherBeauty pageants, palace intrigues, genocide and a courageous strong woman! What a story!!As we work through #TheBibleInAYear, we look at the book of Esther. This book tells the (likely known) story of Esther, a woman first known for her beauty, then her bravery and then finally her cunning.Beyond serving as a great story about a strong woman, the book brings up bigger questions, pressing for ancient Jews but increasingly relevant for modern Christians, of how much we can (and should) assimilate into a broader culture that doesn't hold to our religious principles.Note: Sorry for the slight delay in publishing. Some software upgrades slowed down some things on this end. If the sound mixing is off, please let me know.25 min
- Reading the Bible in 2025: NehemiahAs we continue reading #TheBibleInAYear, we turn to Nehemiah.This book is very accessible -- it is a memoir of Nehemiah, who took it upon himself to rebuild the walls (and city) of Jerusalem. While the historical person of Nehemiah -- the cupbearer of emperor of Persia who chose to return to his people's native land of Judah to undertake a massive civic construction project -- does not easily map to our lives, the basic story is of a faithful person trying to decide what God would have them do in life. Furthermore, the book delves deeply into the complexities of rebuilding in our lives. It turns out that rebuilding isn't just about physical things, but relationships, communities and institutions.25 min
- Reading the Bible in 2025: EzraHomecoming!The people begin to return to Jerusalem, thanks to Cyrus of Persia defeating the Babylonians and ending the exile of the Jewish leaders from Jerusalem. As we work through #TheBibleInAYear, we look at the book of Ezra, which focuses on the efforts of the priest Ezra (and others) who lead the rebuilding of the temple after the exile. The book itself is upbeat and celebrates the construction of the temple. That said, a more careful reading shows the strains of this homecoming and the deep sense that many have that, well, it used to be better.More broadly, we focus on homecomings, memory, nostalgia and how we deal with things when they are no longer "they way it used to be."25 min
- Reading the Bible in 2025: 2 ChroniclesWho got the story right?As we continue reading through #TheBibleInAYear, we turn to 2 Chronicles and King Hezekiah.Most of us don't know Hezekiah that well, but it turns out that his story is told in not one, not two, but three different books! So which is right?Today's theme though isn't really simply Hezekiah -- but who tells -- who chronicles -- your life?(Note, the last 2 minutes is an invite to feedback on the podcast)25 min
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