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rav·el /ˈravəl/ verb 1. untangle or unravel something. noun 1. a tangle or cluster.The message of the Bible is simple enough for a child to understand but complex enough to keep scholars exploring f... more
November 21, 2021Ravel 013 - The Death of God Vol 5. - A Grave Destination with Dr. Matthew EmersonWhat happened to Jesus’ soul when he died? Where did he go and what was he doing? In this latest installment of our Death of God series Basil has the day off and Christopher sits down with Dr. Matthew Emerson to talk about Jesus’ decent to Hell. https://www.amazon.com/He-Descended-Dead-Evangelical-Theology/dp/0830852581 http://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com...more1h 11minPlay
November 14, 2021Ravel 012 - The Death of God Vol. 4 - A Grave Deliberation with Solomon Mekonnen“All rise. Now entering the honorable judge, Yahweh.” In this installment of our Death of God series Basil and Christopher sit down with lawyer and theologian Solomon Mekonnen to discuss Jesus’ death from a legal standpoint. Does God’s law demand death? Was Jesus’ substitutionary death ‘fair?’ The guys discuss these and many other topics in this week’s episode. https://practicalchristianityfoundation.com https://youtu.be/HWPAhGu467o...more1h 56minPlay
November 07, 2021Ravel 011 - The Death of God Vol. 3 - A Grave Presentation With Matthew MillerIn this third of installment of our Death of God series Basil and Christoper welcome Matthew Miller of Logos Made Flesh. Matt has knack for finding the underlying themes in Hollywood movies and shares with us how the death of God is a topic that pervades many areas of storytelling, whether we recognize it or not. So grab your popcorn, ‘cause you’re not going to want to miss our feature presentation! https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewScottMiller https://youtu.be/iAZ_KJfZfBQ...more1h 45minPlay
October 31, 2021Ravel 010 - The Death of God Vol. 2 - A Grave Contemplation With Dr Peter RollinsIn the second installment of our "Death of God" series, Dr. Peter Rollins brings us a philosophical perspective on Nietzsche's proclamation. How has this phrase been explored and understood by thinkers over the years? What do we miss when we misinterpret the phrase? And what critical truths can we glean from the Parable of the Madman? Prepare yourself for an astonishing lack of certainty, and a glutton of compelling questions. Dr. Peter Rollins on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOrthodoxHeretic...more2h 2minPlay
October 24, 2021Ravel 009 - The Death of God Vol. 1 - A Grave Proclamation “God is dead and we have killed him.” What are we to make of this audacious claim? What was Nietzche trying to say? Is there even any truth to the statement at all? The notion of the death of God has become a point of consideration and discussion in many areas of modern life. From philosophy, to theology, to pop-culture, and even in matters of law, people have attempted to grasp the meaning and implications of “the death God.” Basil and Christopher join the fray as they embark on a quest to ravel the significance of the death of God for Christians and the world....more51minPlay
October 17, 2021Ravel 008 Asked & (Not)Answered Vol.2In this episode Basil and Christopher spend some time engaging with the listeners. First, they visit some of your ratings and reviews, then, they jump into your questions! They discuss what the Bible is and how we should approach it. They also ravel out a question related to 1 John and whether or not Christians can sin. Chris Hanson Image: https://www.chrisharrison.net/index.php/Visualizations/BibleViz Resources: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth/dp/0310517826/ref=sr_1_1?crid=377HDOO3894HT&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+read+the+bible+for+all+its+worth&qid=1634304359&sprefix=how+to+read+the+bible%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Bible-Stephen-Miller/dp/1597893749/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GP3WV8QXCFTS&dchild=1&keywords=complete+guide+to+the+bible&qid=1634304415&sprefix=complete+guide+t%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Old-Testament-Second/dp/0310263417/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24EP1IEIZIB8T&dchild=1&keywords=introduction+to+the+old+testament&qid=1634304454&sprefix=introduction+to+the+%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-New-Testament-D-Carson/dp/0310238595/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=introduction+to+the+new+testament&qid=1634304478&sr=8-3 https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Bible-Companion-Insights-Reading/dp/0310266629/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=essential+bible+companion&qid=1634304532&sr=8-1...more2h 6minPlay
October 10, 2021Ravel 007 Christian Unity and the Mind of ChristIn this episode Basil and Christopher get back to their roots with some good ‘ole Bible study. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul challenged the church to display a greater level of unity by taking on the same mindset as Jesus. Join us as Dr. Gates walks us through this fascinating text and Basil poses some challenging questions as to how the message contained in this passage should be walked out in our daily lives. To check out The Joyspiracy Theory episode where Chris and Basil first met, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tjt-vs-christopher-042-hot-tubbin-til-jesus-comes-back/id1082975264?i=1000416663659...more2h 4minPlay
October 03, 2021Ravel 006 Mike Bennett - Politics and Propoganda Was Jesus a Liberal or a Conservative? Would Jesus even agree with any of our political parties? In this episode Basil and Christopher sit down and chat it up with Dr. Michael Bennett on matters concerning American politics, our susceptibility to them, and his new book "Two Masters and Two Gospels Vol 1." This one comes with an official "trigger warning" for some folks who get fired-up about politics (You know who you are!)...more2h 39minPlay
September 26, 2021Ravel 005 Peter Rollins - Conflict and Conversion Dr. Peter Rollins is a Philosopher, Speaker, and Author. Basil had a chance to chat with Peter covering topics like the Comprehension of God, Conflict, Conversion, and much more. This ain't your normal Sunday morning sermon, but Peter’s perspectives on everyday Christianity provide compelling opportunities for growth and introspection....more1h 59minPlay
September 19, 2021Ravel 004 Asked & AnsweredBOOM, BANG, POW! This is the most exciting, educational, and unexpected Q&A episode ever podcasted! Listeners grill Basil and Chris on matters of Society, Scripture and Scandal! If you have any questions you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...more1h 45minPlay