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Solomon asked God for wisdom—and God said yes.But what if wisdom wasn't the greatest gift Solomon could have asked for?

In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb sits down with pastor and author Dr. Jim Samra to explore one of the most surprising questions in Scripture:

Should Solomon have asked for something else?

Together they discuss:

• Why Solomon's story ends in tragedy despite receiving extraordinary wisdom

• What Moses, David, Daniel, and Elisha asked God for instead

• Why Jesus points beyond Solomon

• The relationship between wisdom and the Holy Spirit

• How this changes the way Christians should pray today

• What pastors and Bible teachers can learn from Solomon's example

This conversation is based on Dr. Jim Samra's article published in the CPT Journal.

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Can you truly empathize with someone without agreeing with their choices?

In this follow-up conversation, Dr. Fredrick J. Long, Ben Hundley, and Patrick Holley continue their discussion on counseling, spiritual direction, and Christian formation.

They explore the difference between empathy and endorsement, why understanding someone is not the same as approving of their actions, and how reflective listening can help people grow in wisdom and self-awareness.

Can Christians show compassion without compromising conviction?

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts.

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What is the difference between counseling and spiritual direction?

In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long, Ben Hundley, and Patrick Holley explore one of the most important questions in Christian formation:

Which better facilitates love—counseling or spiritual direction?

Along the way, they discuss empathy, spiritual formation, God's will, emotional healing, Christian counseling, prayer, discernment, and what it means to help people grow in their relationship with God.

Are these two approaches fundamentally different, or do they overlap more than we realize?

Join the conversation and let us know what you think.

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Welcome back to Wholly Love.

In this rebooted episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long is joined by Patrick Holley and Ben Hundley for a conversation about one of the most important questions facing Christians today:

Is psychology compatible with Christian faith?

Together they explore: • Freud's critique of religion • The relationship between psychology and theology • What Scripture means by "the soul" • Human thoughts, emotions, and identity • Spiritual formation and Christian growth • What it means to love God with all your mind

Wholly Love explores Christian spiritual formation, human flourishing, and what it means to become people shaped by the love of God.

Can Christians embrace psychology without compromising biblical faith? Or are these disciplines more connected than many people realize?

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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What happens when the success everyone sees hides the struggle no one knows about?

In this powerful testimony, Darryl McGregory shares how he went from living a hidden double life to finding lasting freedom in Jesus Christ.

Growing up in Alabama, Darryl wrestled with rejection, pornography, same-sex attraction, shame, and questions of identity. While gaining millions of views through viral comedy videos, he was privately battling emptiness and searching for acceptance. Everything changed when he encountered Jesus.

In this conversation with Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb, Darryl shares:

• His journey from hidden shame to freedom in Christ

• What going viral taught him about identity and fulfillment

• How Jesus transformed his desires and gave him a new life

• The power of truth over lies and word curses

• How churches can love people with both compassion and biblical conviction

• Why your identity is not defined by your temptations

Whether you're wrestling with shame, searching for purpose, or wondering if real transformation is possible, this conversation is a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace.

"You are not what you're tempted by."

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How do you stay encouraged when life, work, and ministry often feel thankless?

In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on the importance of encouragement, prayer, and intentional appreciation. After receiving a simple thank-you note from a student, Fred opens a collection of letters and emails he has saved for decades—messages from students, mentors, colleagues, and family that have sustained him throughout his journey.

Along the way, he shares stories about mentorship, forgiveness and redemption in Ephesians, the significance of thoughtful words, and why encouragement may be essential for finishing life’s calling strong.

Topics in this episode:

- Why encouragement is essential for ministry and daily life

- The power of handwritten notes and thank-you messages

- Memorable letters from students and mentors

- Forgiveness and redemption in Ephesians

- Preserving words that remind us of God’s faithfulness

- Finishing strong through prayer, encouragement, and spiritual resilience

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How do you keep your Biblical Greek from becoming rusty?For author Mark Joseph Simon, the answer was unexpected: pray in Greek.In this conversation, Mark shares how praying in Biblical Greek transformed his language retention, helped him move beyond rote memorization, and deepened both his understanding of Greek and his devotional life.Topics include:📖 Why so many students forget Biblical Greek 📖 The difference between memorization and internalization 📖 How prayer creates meaningful language practice 📖 Learning Greek through daily repetition and use 📖 The connection between language learning and spiritual formation 📖 Encouragement for students, pastors, and lifelong learnersWhether you're in your first Greek class or trying to revive a language you've forgotten, this conversation offers a fresh and practical approach to learning Biblical Greek.📚 Pick up Mark Simon's book:https://glossahouse.com/products/how-to-pray-in-biblical-greek-an-instructional-guide-and-prayer-book#BiblicalGreek #KoineGreek #GreekLanguage #BibleStudy #Seminary #Theology #BiblicalLanguages #GreekStudents #Prayer #ProveText #GlossaHouseStudy deeper with GlossaHouse:🌐 https://glossahouse.com📚 Classes (GlossaHouse U):https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes📖 Digital Libraries:https://glossahouse.com/collections/glossahouse-digital-library🎧 Listen to ProveText:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiRApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/provetext/id1542221462📲 Follow GlossaHouse:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glossahouse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glossahouseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlossaHouse

Was the flood really about God's anger?

Most of us learned the story of Noah as children: people were bad, God got angry, and the flood happened. But Genesis tells a much bigger story.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores how the flood is actually a story of decreation, restraint, and God's determination not to give up on creation. Along the way, you'll discover why the Hebrew word for "rainbow" also means "bow"—a weapon—and why Genesis says this sign was placed in the sky for God himself to remember his covenant.

This episode is part of our series, Before the New Testament: The Foundations You Can't Skip, where we explore the Old Testament themes that shape the entire biblical story.

Subscribe for more scholar-led conversations that help curious Christians read Scripture more deeply.

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What does the office of a biblical scholar actually look like?

In this Sabbatical Insider episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long takes you on a personal tour of his office at Asbury Theological Seminary, sharing the books, commentaries, original language resources, research methods, and personal stories that have shaped decades of teaching and scholarship.

Along the way, you'll learn why original languages matter, how scholars study Scripture, what resources are most valuable, and why family, mentorship, and lifelong learning remain at the foundation of biblical scholarship.

Whether you're a pastor, Bible student, seminarian, or simply curious about the world behind academic biblical studies, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look.

Subscribe for weekly conversations exploring Scripture in light of language, culture, and theology.

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Terry Lindvall. If you haven't seen Part 1 yet, start there first: https://youtu.be/jBuZ6d7O2es

What happened to Christian humor?

For centuries, Christians laughed, joked, mocked hypocrisy, and used satire to expose pride, corruption, and foolishness. But somewhere along the way, many believers became afraid to laugh.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Terry Lindvall explore the forgotten history of Christian humor—from medieval monks and the Feast of Fools to Martin Luther, G.K. Chesterton, and the long tradition of holy mockery.

Why did Christians become so serious? Can satire be used faithfully? What's the difference between humor that heals and humor that harms?

This conversation is insightful, hilarious, and surprisingly relevant for the modern church.

📚 Dr. Terry Lindvall's book: God Mocks: A History of Religious Satire from the Hebrew Prophets to Stephen Colbert: https://a.co/d/02BTQlob

▶️ Missed Part 1? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/jBuZ6d7O2es

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