Rethinking Scripture

Episode 69 -  Unscrambling Christ's Easy Yoke

Feb 16, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we attempt to unscramble Christ's easy yoke. When Jesus offered rest to the weary and heavy-laden, He harnessed a yoke to His offer. Throughout the Bible, yokes are closely associated with the work of slavery and unfortunately, Christ's yoke has been mixed-up and misunderstood by many. So, let's try unscramble this one. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Garrett, J. K. (2016). Yoke. In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. R. Brown, R. Klippenstein, D. Mangum, C. Sinclair Wolcott, L. Wentz, E. Ritzema, & W. Widder (Eds.), The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Lexham Press.
• Hall, Gregory D. (2023). Introduction. In Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working (pp. 11–16), Deep River Books.

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my interviews only my Podchaser.com Creator Page.

• Empowered Manhood Podcast - One interview spread over three episodes. 
  E 66 - Part 1 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 67 - Part 2 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 68 - Part 3 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
• Hustle In Faith Podcast
  E 217 - Rethinking Rest w/ Gregory D. Hall

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
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Episode 68 -  What's Left of Sabbath Rest

Feb 9, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

Many of the books written on the topic of biblical rest focus largely on the observance of the Old Testament's fourth commandment. But the seventh-day sabbath is just a small sliver of what the Bible has to say on the topic. The author of Hebrews spends nearly two chapters discussing the "rest that remains for the people of God," yet never mentions the seventh-day sabbath anywhere in his argument.This prompts the question, "What's Left of Sabbath Rest?"

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Swoboda, A. J. Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2018.
• Hall, Gregory D. (2023). Introduction. In Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working (pp. 11–16), Deep River Books.

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my interviews only my Podchaser.com Creator Page.

• Empowered Manhood Podcast - One interview spread over three episodes. 
  E 66 - Part 1 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 67 - Part 2 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 68 - Part 3 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
• Hustle In Faith Podcast
  E 217 - Rethinking Rest w/ Gregory D. Hall

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripture

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Episode 67 -  Morris Dirks - 1980's Youth Group Culture

Jan 26, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

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Morris Dirks is well known in the Pacific Northwest corner of the United States. He was the head pastor at two large churches (in Oregon and Washington) and is the founding Director of Soul Formation, a non-profit that ministers to leaders in the church. But before all that, Morris was my youth pastor. In this episode we look back on the 1980's Evangelical Youth Group Culture and identify lots of good, some of the bad, but mostly just the crazy fun we had. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Hall, Gregory D. (2023). Introduction. In Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working (pp. 11–16), Deep River Books.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripture

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Episode 66 - Rethinking Rest Launch Day Special

Jan 19, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

This is a very special episode of the podcast. In it we celebrate the launch of my first book, Rethinking Rest. I discuss some of the things I learned in the writing the book and in the publishing process. I also read through the book's introduction to introduce you to the flavor and tone of my writing.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Cantrell, Julie. Blog Post, 10 Things to Know Before You Publish Your Book; How to bring your story to shelves. Accessed on Jan 19, 2023: https://writingcooperative.com/10-things-to-know-before-you-publish-your-book-d71fb89c07bf 
• Hall, Gregory D. (2023). Introduction. In Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working (pp. 11–16), Deep River Books.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: Available January 19, 2023!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripture

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Episode 65 - Searching for Soul Rest an Interview w/ Author Curtis Zackery

Jan 12, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we begin a new series where we will discuss and examine what it means when the Bible talks about rest. There have been many attempts to describe rest and today’s guest, author Curtis Zackery, brings a unique perspective to this ancient discussion.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Zackery, Curtis. Soul Rest: Reclaim Your Life; Return to Sabbath. Edited by Abigail Stocker, Justin Marr, Lynnea Smoyer, and Christy Callahan. Bellingham, WA: Kirkdale Press, 2018.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: Available January 19, 2023!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripture

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Episode 64: Acts 27-28 - Survivor - Malta

Jan 7, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

The last two chapters in Acts contain the details of an amazing shipwreck where all the crew and passengers are brought safely to the island of Malta. The story is better than a similar reality tv program you may have watched… and for several reasons it’s also a fitting end to Luke’s account of the Acts of the Apostles.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Yates, K. W. (2016). Military Leaders and Jonah in the Writings of Luke, Part 2. Bibliotheca Sacra, 173(692), 457–458.
• Gage, W. A. (2011). Return from Emmaus: The Resurrection Theme in Scripture (p. 41). Warren A. Gage.
• Gage, W. A., & Carpenter, S. P. (2014). A Literary Guide to the Life of Christ in Matthew, Mark, and Luke-Acts: How the Synoptic Evangelists Tell the Story of Jesus (p. 153). St. Andrews House.
• WatermarkGospel.com Video - Paul on Malta - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMcS-8rMRtc
• Keener, C. S. (1993). The IVP Bible background commentary: New Testament (Ac 28:18–31). InterVarsity Press.
• Beale, G. (2018). We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry (pp. 244–245). InterVarsity Press Academic.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: Available January 19, 2023!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA

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Episode 61: Acts 24-26 - Felix, Festus, and Agrippa

Dec 30, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In Acts 24-26, Paul stands before three Roman backed rulers, Felix, Festus, & Agrippa II. You may have read this story not really understanding who these rulers were. If that’s you, you are not alone. Most people gloss right over these Roman sychophants. So sit back, relax, and let’s talk about the men who judged Paul before he went to Rome.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Thorpe, D. J. (2016). Antonius Felix. In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. R. Brown, R. Klippenstein, D. Mangum, C. Sinclair Wolcott, L. Wentz, E. Ritzema, & W. Widder (Eds.), The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Lexham Press.
• Barrett, C. K. (2004). A critical and exegetical commentary on the Acts of the Apostles (pp. 1114–1115). T&T Clark.
• Otten, J. D. (2016). Porcius Festus. In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. R. Brown, R. Klippenstein, D. Mangum, C. Sinclair Wolcott, L. Wentz, E. Ritzema, & W. Widder (Eds.), The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Lexham Press.
• Dicken, F. E. (2016). Agrippa II. In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. R. Brown, R. Klippenstein, D. Mangum, C. Sinclair Wolcott, L. Wentz, E. Ritzema, & W. Widder (Eds.), The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Lexham Press.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: Available January 19, 2023!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA

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Episode 62: Rethinking Advent Rewind

December 21, 2021 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

Join Gregory Hall for a special rendition of the advent story. In this episode we'll look at some of the details from last year's advent series (episodes 28-33) and combine those details into the well-known story of the our Savior's birth. Gather your family around... turn up the volume... and let's start a new Christmas tradition as we rethink the advent story.

Referenced Resources:

• Charlie Brown's Question - "Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?"  posed by Charlie Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas. A tv movie from 1965.

Show Music:

• Intro Song - jazzy bells (jingle bells) by Dee Yan-Key - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/my_christmas_music/02--Dee_Yan-Key-jazzy_bells
• My son, Jacob Hall, created the music played behind the advent story. He's a very talented individual ;-)

Podcast Website:

• RethinkingScripture.com
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA

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Episode 61: Acts 22-23 - The Commissioning Formula

Dec 13, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

There is a common way the biblical authors tell the story when a person is commissioned by God for a specific task. While these revelations are always unique to those who receive them, they all share a literary form found throughout the Bible and other Ancient Near Eastern literature. Luke uses this formula three times in Acts 22-23. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Hubbard, B. J. (1977). Commissioning Stories in Luke-Acts: A Study of Their Antecedents, Form and Content. Semeia, 8, 102–103.
• Hedrick, C. W. (1981). Paul’s Conversion/Call: A Comparative Analysis of the Three Reports in Acts. Journal of Biblical Literature, 100, 428–429.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: Available January 19, 2023!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA

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Episode 60: Acts 20-21 - The Eutychus Syndrome

Dec 1, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

 In Acts 20, we are introduced to Eutychus. He’s a young man who, falls asleep while listening to one of Paul’s sermons, then falls to his death from an upper story window. In this episode we ask what lessons we should learn from a story such as this. We will also figure out how to avoid the Eutychus Syndrome.   

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Glavic, Julie. A. (2014). Eutychus in Acts and in the Church: The Narrative Significance of Acts 20:6–12. Bulletin for Biblical Research, 24(2), 179.
• Rethinking Rest Merch: Silicone Wristbands and Stickers 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: Available January 19, 2023!

• More information about the book: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA

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