EPISODE #140We discuss religious pluralism and comparative religions (especially Buddhism) with Dr. Craig Hazen. Dr. Hazen’s book, "Five Sacred Crossings", is a novel that dives into what makes Christianity different than the other great world religious traditions. 
Special Guest: Dr. Craig Hazen of Biola

EPISODE #139

What is the mission of the church? What are the historic debates on this question? We bring in the specific example of orphan care, zooming in on Arizona. Recommended Resource: What is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert.

 

Special Guest: Dennae Pierre, formerly of Together for Adoption

EPISODE #139What is the mission of the church? What are the historic debates on this question? We bring in the specific example of orphan care, zooming in on Arizona. Recommended Resource: What is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert.
 

EPISODE #138

Why is biblical church government important? What do elders do in congregational life? What is a deacon, what do they do and how do they work with the elders? All this and more! 

 

Related Resources: What is an Elder? | sermon video What is a Deacon? | sermon video by Vocab Bad Examples of Church Government discussion video

EPISODE #138Why is biblical church government important? What do elders do in congregational life? What is a deacon, what do they do and how do they work

with the elders? All this and more! 
 

EPISODE #137

 Vocab and guest host Marty Clapp talk to Shawn White, a working class apologist who is the mastermind behind the Smart Faith Apologetics Conference. Smart Faith is Arizona's high profile annual apologetic conference. Shawn also talks about defending the resurrection at local colleges. 

 

 Special Guest: Marty Clapp and Shawn White

 Vocab and guest host Marty Clapp talk to Shawn White, a working class apologist who is the mastermind behind the Smart Faith Apologetics Conference. Smart Faith is Arizona's high profile annual apologetic conference. Shawn also talks about defending the resurrection at local colleges. 

 

EPISODE #137 Vocab and guest host Marty Clapp talk to Shawn White, a working class apologist who is the mastermind behind the Smart Faith Apologetics Conference. Smart Faith is Arizona's high profile annual apologetic conference. Shawn also talks about defending the resurrection at local colleges. 
 Special Guest: Marty Clapp and Shawn White

EPISODE #136

Vocab Malone discusses John 20:28, where Thomas says to Jesus, "My Lord and My God." Learn the context of a verse which triumphs over all deficient Christologies, especially that of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. 

 

Link: video of a sermon Vocab preached on this passage

EPISODE #136Vocab and Vermon discuss John 20:28, where Thomas says to Jesus, "My Lord and My God." Learn the context of a verse which triumphs over all deficient Christologies, especially that of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. 
Link: video of a sermon Vocab preached on this passage