Thrive Theology

The prophecies in Daniel 7 & 8 have been discussed and debated for hundreds of years. Some parts of these prophecies are widely agreed upon (those which refer to ancient empires), while others are disputed—mainly because many people connect these others to the end times. In today's episode, we walk through the most common interpretations of these passages and give you an overview of the widely-held beliefs.

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Resources:
• "Fulfilled Prophecy: Daniel 7 - 8" (YouTube video)
• "Super Beast & the Son of Man" (podcast episode)

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If you've been listening to the podcast for awhile, you've probably heard us talk about the importance of studying the Old Testament—whether it was casually mentioned in an episode or during our 3-part series on the Old Testament. Either way, we're big proponents of studying the Old Testament! On today's episode, we have a conversation with Joe Hall, a leader in our local church, to discuss why and how we should study the Old Testament.

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Resources:
• "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart
• The Bible Project website (click here to see Old Testament videos)

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We revisit Catholic theology in today's episode, specifically discussing their beliefs about Mary (Mariology) and the saints. We explain how the Catholic Church views Mary's place compared to Jesus', what the deal is with patron saints, and why we as Protestants disagree with these beliefs.

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Resources:
• "Bad Theology of the Roman Catholic Church" by Mike Winger
• Catholic Answers website
• The Roman Catholic Church's Theology (episode 33 on our website)

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On this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss the ins and outs of two popular atonement theories: penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) and Christus victor (Christ the conqueror). Which of these two views is the most biblical is a topic that has been debated for the last several decades, and we've seen both beliefs held in extreme ways. Which is most correct? Join us as we discuss the strengths & weaknesses of each view.

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Resources:
• PSA Defended: Scripture, History, Philosophy, and Rhetoric playlist
• NT Wright: Christus Victor vs. Penal Substitutionary Atonement video

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We have a double feature for you this week! We share about the lives of two early church fathers who lived in the second century AD: Justin Martyr and Irenaeus. Justin Martyr is often referred to as the first Christian philosopher, and his follower Irenaeus is known for his defence of Christianity against the threat of Gnostic heresies. Tune in to hear more about these men of God and what they contributed to the Christian Church.

Reminder: we will be posting episodes every other week for the months of June & July. This allows us to still bring you great content while getting a summer break. We'll be back to our weekly release schedule in September!

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Resources:
• "Justin Martyr" article by Christianity Today
• "Who Was St. Irenaeus of Lyons?" article by GotQuestions.org

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With some things, it's easy to see the black & white. But as believers, we are called to not only stand up for truth, but be wise and discerning in the "grey areas"—things that aren't so clear. How do we navigate these secondary issues with wisdom & love? Tune in as we discuss three "grey areas" and how we can give each other freedom in Christ with these issues.

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Resources:
• "Is God in Control or Not? with Mike Erre" from the Holy Post podcast
• Skye Jethani on conspiracy theories (Twitter thread)
• @nofruitlesswords on Instagram (by Kristen LaValley)
• Lisa Vischer's Enneagram website (Christian perspective)

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Last week, we discussed the fact that the Bible was written by and for ancient Eastern cultures and how Western cultures often miss this when studying the Bible. Today, we're continuing our conversation with Bob Beasley of the Bible League of Canada as he offers insight into how we can interpret the Bible through an Eastern lens.

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A blind spot for many Christians in North America is the fact that the Bible was written by and for ancient Eastern cultures. Bob Beasley of the Bible League of Canada joins us to discuss common passages that are misinterpreted or passed over when we approach them from a modern Western perspective.

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In terms of a Christian worldview of how the world came to be, there are two distinct camps: those who believe the world was created literally according to the Genesis account and those who believe a more liberal view is required. Today, we go into detail and discuss the differences between these two views, as well as their shortcomings.

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Resources:
• "Science and Faith: Interpreting the Bible's Creation Stories" message by Tim Mackie
• "Do we live on a young or an old earth? Ken Ham vs. Jeff Zweerink" Unbelievable? podcast

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This week, we dive into the spiritual realm of angels and demons. We discuss what the Bible says about both angels and demons, what we do (and don't) know about them, and how they affect our lives as believers. Join us as we learn all about the heavenly host!

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Resources:
• "The Screwtape Letters" by C. S. Lewis
• "This Present Darkness" and "Piercing the Darkness" by Frank E. Peretti
• "Spiritual Beings" series by the Bible Project

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