Many Christians read the Bible as a collection of isolated stories or moral lessons—but Scripture presents a unified, unfolding storyline. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined by Dr. Michael Vlach to explore the big picture of the Bible and why it matters.

Dr. Vlach, Professor of Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary and author of The Bible Storyline (https://amzn.to/3Nh0ZNN), explains how the covenants shape Scripture, why confusion about Israel, the church, and the kingdom persists, and how Revelation brings the storyline to its climax. This conversation helps believers read, teach, and live out the Bible with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

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What does it mean to recover a vintage faith—and why does the church need it today?

In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Dr. Cory Marsh discusses his book Recovering a Vintage Faith and explains why Christianity doesn’t need to be reinvented, but recovered. He addresses the pull toward theological minimalism and novelty-driven spirituality, the loss of historic convictions in modern evangelicalism, and how historical theology helps believers remain faithful to Scripture while engaging today’s culture.

Dr. Marsh also clarifies the difference between biblical faith and mere traditionalism, and offers practical steps pastors and believers can take to cultivate a faithful, rooted Christianity.

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00:00 Welcome to Sound Words
01:06 Recovering a Vintage Faith
06:10 Theological Minimalism and Novelty-Driven Spirituality
12:59 Drifts in Modern Evangelicalism
18:34 Voices of the Past
23:35 Vintage Faith vs Traditionalism
28:14 Practical Steps for a Vintage Faith

Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE.

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Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly—shaping how we write, teach, work, and even think. But how should Christians understand AI biblically and ethically?

In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined by Dr. Peter Goeman, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Shepherds Theological Seminary and host of The Bible Sojourner. Together, they explore what AI is (and isn’t), why it can never bear God’s image, and where ethical boundaries must be drawn.

Dr. Goeman is also the author of Artificial Intelligence and the Christian: Understanding AI’s Promises and Pitfalls (https://amzn.to/4q3CUZ7), a timely resource helping believers think clearly about emerging technologies.

This conversation addresses fears about AI consciousness, the ethics of using AI in ministry and counseling, the dangers of misinformation and deepfakes, concerns over privacy and data collection, and how AI can subtly shape human responsibility. Dr. Goeman helps believers think clearly—neither alarmist nor naïve—about using technology in ways that honor God and preserve biblical truth.

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
02:28 What is AI
05:39 AI and the Image of God
10:29 The Role of AI in Teaching/Preaching
18:44 What We Lose and People
22:59 Moral Concerns For Generated Content
27:19 How is AI Shaping Our Thinking
32:29 The Church and Using AI Wisely

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How should Christians think about work, productivity, and the use of time? 

In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined by Reagan Rose, Bible teacher and creator of Redeeming Productivity. 

Together, they explore how Scripture shapes our view of diligence, rest, and stewardship, how productivity can become an idol, and how the gospel reorients our daily tasks, goals, and schedules for God’s glory. 

This conversation offers both biblical clarity and practical encouragement for believers who feel overwhelmed, distracted, or unsure how to use their time well.

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In this Christmas episode, we look at two striking responses to God’s announcement in Luke 1—Mary’s humble faith and Zechariah’s hesitant doubt. 

Drilling into their stories helps us see what a right response to Christmas really looks like. Pastor Jesse Randolph and Pastor Aaron Nicholson explore why even sincere believers can struggle to trust God, why Mary’s submission is so remarkable, how discipline differs from humble questioning, and why the birth of Christ is ultimately about God’s faithfulness—not seasonal sentimentality. 

We also consider how these responses shape our evangelism as we proclaim the good news of Christ’s coming.

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What does it mean to care for creation in a truly biblical way?

Dr. Jonathan Moo—professor at Whitworth University with graduate degrees in both biblical studies and wildlife ecology—joins us to explore how Christians should think about the environment, stewardship, and our role in God’s world.

We talk about what Genesis really means by “subdue and rule,” how everyday actions like littering and waste reflect our hearts, whether hunting can honor the Lord, and how believers should approach climate debates without fear or extremes. We also consider how the church can model faithful stewardship while staying anchored to the gospel.

Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE.

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In this episode of Sound Words, Dr. David W. Jones of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary helps us think biblically about money, work, wealth, and generosity.

We ask:
– What does it mean to honor God with our finances?
– How do we avoid making money an idol?
– Is financial success wrong—or can it glorify Christ when stewarded well?
– What does Scripture teach about helping the poor, giving generously, and making wise financial decisions?

This conversation offers guidance for everyday life—whether you're just trying to pay the bills or wrestling with stewardship, contentment, and the world’s view of success.

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
01:44 The Bible and Economics
03:25 "How do I handle money"
05:33 The Desire to be Financially Successful
09:46 Financial Desire VS Temptation
14:56 Helping the Poor
19:24 How Not to Enable Poverty
23:20 Contentment
27:19 Work

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How should Christians think about suffering, dying, and the end of life?

Pastor Omri Miles joins Sound Words to help believers navigate one of the most emotionally and ethically challenging seasons we face. We discuss the image of God, euthanasia, medical intervention, and how the hope of resurrection shapes the way Christians face death—and care for those who are nearing it.

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What should Christians think about AI in medicine, stem-cell research, genetic editing, cyborg prosthetics, neural implants, and cloning?

 Dr. Mark Farnham (Lancaster Bible College) joins Sound Words to help believers navigate one of the most ethically complex areas of modern life—biotechnology.

We discuss major ethical challenges, where to draw moral lines, how the image of God shapes our convictions, and how the church can prepare Christians to face rapidly advancing technologies with discernment.

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When does life begin—and how should that truth shape how we live, decide, and care for others? Dr. Scott Rae, Professor of Christian Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, joins us to talk about the beginning of life from a biblical and ethical perspective.

From conception and personhood to reproductive technology, miscarriage, and compassion in complex medical situations, this episode helps believers navigate today’s bioethical challenges with both truth and grace.

📚 Topics Discussed:
 – What it means to say life begins at conception
 – Scripture’s teaching on the sanctity of unborn life
 – Ethical thinking about contraception, IVF, and surrogacy
 – Responding wisely to high-risk pregnancies and miscarriage
 – How Christians can defend life with compassion

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📘 More Resources By Dr. Scott Rae:

- Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics – https://amzn.to/4nQhVXX

- Biotechnology and the Human Good – https://amzn.to/49d6vK6

- Body and Soul: Human Nature and the Crisis in Ethics – https://amzn.to/4hXJXzy

- Brave New Families: Biblical Ethics and Reproductive Technologies – https://amzn.to/497RSYw

- Introducing Christian Ethics: A Short Guide to Making Moral Choices – https://amzn.to/4oUGsMc

- Doing the Right Thing: Making Moral Choices in a World Full of Options – https://amzn.to/3JvyNFo

- Human Dignity in Bioethics: From Worldviews to the Public Square (Routledge Annals of Bioethics) – https://amzn.to/4oz0kFa

- Moral Choices – https://amzn.to/4qSRpje

- Outside the Womb: Moral Guidance for Assisted Reproduction – https://amzn.to/47yvHtj

- The Ethics of Commercial Surrogate Motherhood: Brave New Families? – https://amzn.to/3WRpa6S

- Why the Church Needs Bioethics: A Guide to Wise Engagement with Life's Challenges – https://amzn.to/4oxWRqd

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